Seated Harpokrates with the crown of Amun, named as "Harpokrates-the-great, the eldest, the first of Amun"
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art664–30 B.C.

Seated Harpokrates with the crown of Amun, named as "Harpokrates-the-great, the eldest, the first of Amun" is a egyptian art from Egypt created in 664–30 B.C. using cupreous metal, precious metal inlay measuring H. 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.); W. 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.); D. 9 cm (3… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCupreous metal, precious metal inlay
DimensionsH. 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.); W. 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.); D. 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Mrs. S. W. Straus, 1925
Date664–30 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period period. The estimated date range is 664 BC – 30 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

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Seated Harpokrates with the crown of Amun, named as "Harpokrates-the-great, the eldest, the first of Amun" is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Seated Harpokrates with the crown of Amun, named as "Harpokrates-the-great, the eldest, the first of Amun" dates to 664–30 B.C..

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Seated Harpokrates with the crown of Amun, named as "Harpokrates-the-great, the eldest, the first of Amun" is crafted from cupreous metal, precious metal inlay.

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Seated Harpokrates with the crown of Amun, named as "Harpokrates-the-great, the eldest, the first of Amun" 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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