Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 664–200 B.C.

Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 25–30) created in ca. 664–200 B.C. using copper alloy; carnelian measuring H. 16 × W. 14.6 cm (6 5/16 × 5 3/4 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCopper alloy; carnelian
DimensionsH. 16 × W. 14.6 cm (6 5/16 × 5 3/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1959
Dateca. 664–200 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period period, during the Dynasty 25–30 dynasty. The estimated date range is 664 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers?

Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers created?

Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers dates to ca. 664–200 B.C..

What material is Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers made from?

Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers is crafted from copper alloy; carnelian.

Where does Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers originate?

Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers originates from Egypt.

Is Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers in the public domain?

Pectoral with bovine head crowned with disk, horns and feathers is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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