Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1400 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1400 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 42 cm (16 9/16 in); w. 45.5 cm (17 15/16… attributed to Nina de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 42 cm (16 9/16 in); w. 45.5 cm (17 15/16 in) Scale 1:1 framed: h. 48.4 cm (19 1/16 in); 45.7 cm (18 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1933
Dateca. 1479–1400 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire?

Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire created?

Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire dates to ca. 1479–1400 B.C..

What material is Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire made from?

Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire originate?

Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire originates from Egypt.

Is Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire in the public domain?

Aegean Islanders in the Tomb of Rekhmire is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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