Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1336–1327 B.C. using pottery, yellow slip, burnished measuring H. 33.6 (13 1/4 in.); Diam. 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) Diam. of… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, yellow slip, burnished
DimensionsH. 33.6 (13 1/4 in.); Diam. 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) Diam. of mouth. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1909
Dateca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1336 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache?

Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache created?

Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache dates to ca. 1336–1327 B.C..

What material is Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache made from?

Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is crafted from pottery, yellow slip, burnished.

Where does Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originate?

Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originates from Egypt.

Is Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache in the public domain?

Amphora from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache 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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