Egyptian Artca. 800–525 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Menat counterpoise for attachment to the missing aegis of a goddess |
| Medium | Bronze or copper alloy, gold inlay |
| Dimensions | H. 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.); W. 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.); D. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 800–525 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1908 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 22–26 |
| Period | Third Intermediate Period–Late Period |
| Date Range | 800 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 22–26 era
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 550894