Relief chalice rim fragment with a wedjat frieze and below that a Hathor sistrum head emerging from papyrus plants
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1070–712 B.C.

Relief chalice rim fragment with a wedjat frieze and below that a Hathor sistrum head emerging from papyrus plants is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21–24) created in ca. 1070–712 B.C. using faience measuring 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
Dimensions4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Nathaniel Spear, Jr. Gift, 1986
Dateca. 1070–712 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 21–24 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1070 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

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What department houses Relief chalice rim fragment with a wedjat frieze and below that a Hathor sistrum head emerging from papyrus plants?

Relief chalice rim fragment with a wedjat frieze and below that a Hathor sistrum head emerging from papyrus plants is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Relief chalice rim fragment with a wedjat frieze and below that a Hathor sistrum head emerging from papyrus plants created?

Relief chalice rim fragment with a wedjat frieze and below that a Hathor sistrum head emerging from papyrus plants dates to ca. 1070–712 B.C..

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Relief chalice rim fragment with a wedjat frieze and below that a Hathor sistrum head emerging from papyrus plants is crafted from faience.

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Relief chalice rim fragment with a wedjat frieze and below that a Hathor sistrum head emerging from papyrus plants originates from Egypt.

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Relief chalice rim fragment with a wedjat frieze and below that a Hathor sistrum head emerging from papyrus plants is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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