Egyptian Art664–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Schilbe fish, sacred to Hatmehyt, on standard |
| Medium | Cupreous metal |
| Dimensions | h. 5.7 cm (2 1/4) × l. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 664–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late 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 552438