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Leopard's Head from Priest's Robe

New Kingdom
ca. 1550–1300 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 117

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Leopard's Head from Priest's Robe
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Date: ca. 1550–1300 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, before 1911
  • Medium: Pottery
  • Dimensions: L. 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); W. 7.2 cm (2 3/16 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
  • Object Number: 12.181.281
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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