Cat Seated under a Chair, Tomb of May
Flag of EgyptEgyptian 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

MediumTempera on Paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 27 cm (10 5/8 in); w. 32 cm (12 5/8 in) scale 1:1 framed: h.
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 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. Flag of 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.

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

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