Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1352 B.C.

By Norman de Garis Davies

Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1352 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring L. 76 cm (29 15/16 in); w. 42 cm (16 9/16 in) Scale 1:1 attributed to Norman de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on Paper
DimensionsL. 76 cm (29 15/16 in); w. 42 cm (16 9/16 in) Scale 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC – 1352 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III?

Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III created?

Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III dates to ca. 1390–1352 B.C..

What material is Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III made from?

Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III originate?

Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III originates from Egypt.

Is Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III in the public domain?

Calf in a Papyrus Marsh, Palace of Amenhotep III is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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