Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1427–1400 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1427–1400 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in); w. 65 cm (25 9/16… 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. 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in); w. 65 cm (25 9/16 in) scale 1:1 framed: h. 41 cm (16 1/8 in); w. 68.9 cm (27 1/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1427–1400 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1427 BC – 1400 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer?

Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer created?

Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer dates to ca. 1427–1400 B.C..

What material is Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer made from?

Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer originate?

Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer originates from Egypt.

Is Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer in the public domain?

Cat Sitting Under a Chair, Tomb of Sennefer 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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