Head of an early Ptolemy, possibly from a sphinx

Ptolemaic Period
4th–early 3rd century B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 134
The early Ptolemies visually emphasized their role as traditional Egyptian kings through stylistic continuities.This head displays features that are a strong continuation of the style of Dynasty 30, notably the single continuous arc created by the brow line over the eyes.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Head of an early Ptolemy, possibly from a sphinx
  • Period: Ptolemaic Period
  • Date: 4th–early 3rd century B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: H. 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in.); W. 22.8 cm (9 in.); D. 20.9 cm (8 1/4 in.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Elisha Dyer, in memory of George R. Dyer, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.6.1
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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