Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1353 B.C.

Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1353 B.C. using pottery, slip, paint measuring H. of fragment 13 cm (5 1/8 in); w. 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in)… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Mediumpottery, slip, paint
DimensionsH. of fragment 13 cm (5 1/8 in); w. 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in); original diam. 23 cm (9 1/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1911
Dateca. 1390–1353 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata?

Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata created?

Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata dates to ca. 1390–1353 B.C..

What material is Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata made from?

Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata is crafted from pottery, slip, paint.

Where does Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata originate?

Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata originates from Egypt.

Is Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata in the public domain?

Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata 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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