Egyptian Art400–200 B.C.Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress is a egyptian art from Egypt created in 400–200 B.C. using limestone measuring H. 10.3 × W. 8 × D. 4.5 cm (4 1/16 × 3 1/8 × 1 3/4 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | H. 10.3 × W. 8 × D. 4.5 cm (4 1/16 × 3 1/8 × 1 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Anne W. and David T. Mininberg Gift and Ludlow Bull Fund, 2008 |
| Date | 400–200 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period period. The estimated date range is 400 BC – 200 BC.
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress?
Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress created?
Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress dates to 400–200 B.C..
What material is Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress made from?
Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress is crafted from limestone.
Where does Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress originate?
Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress originates from Egypt.
Is Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress in the public domain?
Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress is in the public domain and can be freely used.