Flag of EgyptEgyptian 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

MediumTempera on paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: 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)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1931
Dateca. 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. Flag of 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.

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

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