Egyptian Artca. 1504–1458 B.C.By Hugh R. Hopgood
Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1504–1458 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 27 cm (10 5/8 in); w. 32 cm (12 5/8 in) scale… attributed to Hugh R. Hopgood — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Tempera on Paper |
| Dimensions | facsimile: h. 27 cm (10 5/8 in); w. 32 cm (12 5/8 in) scale 1:1 framed: h. |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1930 |
| Date | ca. 1504–1458 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1504 BC.
Geography
Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May?
Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May created?
Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May dates to ca. 1504–1458 B.C..
What material is Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May made from?
Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May is crafted from tempera on paper.
Where does Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May originate?
Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May originates from Egypt.
Is Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May in the public domain?
Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May is in the public domain and can be freely used.