Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1400 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Casting Metal, 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. 59 cm (23 1/4 in); w. 90.5 cm (35 5/8… 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. 59 cm (23 1/4 in); w. 90.5 cm (35 5/8 in) Scale 1:1 framed: h. 24 3/8 in; w. 36 1/8 in
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1933
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 Casting Metal, Tomb of Rekhmire?

Casting Metal, Tomb of Rekhmire is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Casting Metal, Tomb of Rekhmire created?

Casting Metal, Tomb of Rekhmire dates to ca. 1479–1400 B.C..

What material is Casting Metal, Tomb of Rekhmire made from?

Casting Metal, Tomb of Rekhmire is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Casting Metal, Tomb of Rekhmire originate?

Casting Metal, Tomb of Rekhmire originates from Egypt.

Is Casting Metal, Tomb of Rekhmire in the public domain?

Casting Metal, 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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