Royal head with an atypical snake and a headdress
Flag of EgyptEgyptian 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

MediumLimestone
DimensionsH. 10.3 × W. 8 × D. 4.5 cm (4 1/16 × 3 1/8 × 1 3/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Anne W. and David T. Mininberg Gift and Ludlow Bull Fund, 2008
Date400–200 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. Flag of 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.

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

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