Egyptian Art664–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Uraeus, fitting from shrine |
| Medium | Cupreous metal |
| Dimensions | H. 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); W. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); L. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 664–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| 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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PO
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ID
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B
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BS
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N
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O
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PC
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HI
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 546127