Egyptian Artca. 2323–2291 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Sistrum Inscribed with the Names of King Teti |
| Medium | Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), pigment, resin |
| Dimensions | H. 26.5 cm (10 7/8 in.); W. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); D. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2323–2291 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 6 |
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2323 BC – 2291 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Memphite Region |
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 6 era
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ca. 2649–2100 B.C.Ewer
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ca. 2353–2323 B.C.Sample of Cloth
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ca. 2353–2323 B.C.Sample of Cloth
SJ
ca. 2323–2150 B.C.Shouldered jar
RF
ca. 2323–2150 B.C.Relief fragment depicting two figures winnowing
HO
ca. 2323–2150 B.C.Head of a monkey from an ointment vessel
FO
ca. 2323–2150 B.C.Fragment of a Door Drum
HO
ca. 2323–2150 B.C.Headrest of Khentika
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 543897