Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1353–1336 B.C. using clay (unfired) measuring H. 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); W. 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay (unfired)
DimensionsH. 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); W. 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1924
Dateca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1353 BC.

Geography

Origin: Middle Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt?

Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt created?

Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt dates to ca. 1353–1336 B.C..

What material is Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt made from?

Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt is crafted from clay (unfired).

Where does Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt originate?

Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt originates from Egypt.

Is Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt in the public domain?

Amarna letter: Royal Letter from Abi-milku of Tyre to the king of Egypt is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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