Egyptian Art3rd–2nd century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Sarcophagus lid |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | h. 170 cm (66 15/16 in); w. 56 cm (22 1/16 in); th. 29 cm (11 7/16 in); weight 700 lbs. (317.5 kg) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 3rd–2nd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Funds from various donors, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 300 BC – 100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 558386