Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using bronze or copper alloy measuring L. 2.7 × W. 0.4 cm (1 1/16 × 3/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBronze or copper alloy
DimensionsL. 2.7 × W. 0.4 cm (1 1/16 × 3/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1927
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit?

Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit created?

Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit made from?

Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit is crafted from bronze or copper alloy.

Where does Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit originate?

Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit originates from Egypt.

Is Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit in the public domain?

Blade for a Model Saw from a Foundation Deposit 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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