Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 210–180 B.C.

Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera is a egyptian art from Egypt (Ptolemaic Dynasty) created in ca. 210–180 B.C. using unfired clay measuring Dia. 2 cm (13/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumUnfired clay
DimensionsDia. 2 cm (13/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 210–180 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Ptolemaic Period period, during the Ptolemaic Dynasty dynasty. The estimated date range is 210 BC – 180 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera?

Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera created?

Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera dates to ca. 210–180 B.C..

What material is Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera made from?

Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera is crafted from unfired clay.

Where does Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera originate?

Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera originates from Egypt.

Is Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera in the public domain?

Sealing naming Nesisti, a priest in the cult of Arsinoe II and her sister Philotera 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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