Where Is Lion Cub? See It at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Q: Where can I see Lion Cub?

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Egyptian Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to ca. 3100–2900 BCE. It's made from quartzite. Dimensions: L. 23.4 x H. 12 x W. 12.5 cm (9 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.).

Q: What is notable about Lion Cub?

Ancient Egyptian made from quartzite, it measures L. 12.5 cm (9 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.).

Ancient Egyptian This ancient Egyptian work, dating to ca. 3100–2900 BCE. Made from quartzite, it measures L. 23.4 x H. 12 x W. 12.5 cm (9 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.).

It's part of the highlighted collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in the Egyptian Art department. The Met acquired this piece as part of its public domain collection, and high-resolution images are freely available.

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Egyptian Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

It dates to ca. 3100–2900 BCE. It's made from quartzite. Dimensions: L. 23.4 x H. 12 x W. 12.5 cm (9 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.).

Ancient Egyptian made from quartzite, it measures L. 12.5 cm (9 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.).

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