Egyptian Art664–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Rhinoceros beetle box |
| Medium | Cupreous metal |
| Dimensions | h. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in); l. 7 cm (2 3/4 in); w. 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 664–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 664 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 545202