Egyptian Artca. 1479–1400 B.C.By Nina de Garis Davies
Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1400 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 30 cm (11 13/16 in); w. 41 cm (16 1/8… attributed to Nina de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Tempera on paper |
| Dimensions | facsimile: h. 30 cm (11 13/16 in); w. 41 cm (16 1/8 in) scale 1:1 framed: h. 33 cm (13 in); w. 44.5 cm (17 1/2 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1931 |
| Date | ca. 1479–1400 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC.
Geography
Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire?
Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire created?
Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire dates to ca. 1479–1400 B.C..
What material is Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire made from?
Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire is crafted from tempera on paper.
Where does Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire originate?
Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire originates from Egypt.
Is Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire in the public domain?
Carpenter Making a Chair, Tomb of Rekhmire is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.