Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1194–1188 B.C.

Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19) created in ca. 1194–1188 B.C. using travertine (egyptian alabaster) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTravertine (Egyptian alabaster)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1914
Dateca. 1194–1188 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1194 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah?

Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah created?

Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah dates to ca. 1194–1188 B.C..

What material is Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah made from?

Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah is crafted from travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Where does Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah originate?

Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah originates from Egypt.

Is Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah in the public domain?

Canopic chest, wig fragments, Siptah 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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