Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1279–1213 B.C.

Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19) created in ca. 1279–1213 B.C. using faience measuring L. 2.2 cm (7/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsL. 2.2 cm (7/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1279–1213 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1200 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II?

Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II created?

Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II dates to ca. 1279–1213 B.C..

What material is Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II made from?

Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II is crafted from faience.

Where does Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II originate?

Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II originates from Egypt.

Is Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II in the public domain?

Cartouche-Shaped Plaque Inscribed With the Nomen of Ramesses II 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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