Egyptian Art304–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Obelisk |
| Medium | Sandstone |
| Dimensions | total 199.5 cm (78 9/16 in); shaft h. 170.5 cm (67 1/8 in), w. 15.2 cm (6 in), d. 15 cm (5 7/8in); base h. 29 cm (11 7/16 in), w. 42 cm (16 9/16 in), d. 35 cm (13 3/4 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 304–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1911 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 304 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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P
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S
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EW
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K
306–30 B.C.Key
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 565085