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.

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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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