Bowl Containing Resin and Butter
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Bowl Containing Resin and Butter is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using pottery measuring h. 6 cm (2 3/8 in); diam. 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Mediumpottery
Dimensionsh. 6 cm (2 3/8 in); diam. 14.5 cm (5 11/16 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 Bowl Containing Resin and Butter?

Bowl Containing Resin and Butter is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bowl Containing Resin and Butter created?

Bowl Containing Resin and Butter dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Bowl Containing Resin and Butter made from?

Bowl Containing Resin and Butter is crafted from pottery.

Where does Bowl Containing Resin and Butter originate?

Bowl Containing Resin and Butter originates from Egypt.

Is Bowl Containing Resin and Butter in the public domain?

Bowl Containing Resin and Butter 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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