Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1353 B.C.

Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1353 B.C. using mud plaster, paint measuring H. 68.3 cm (26 7/8 in), w. 138 cm (54 5/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumMud plaster, paint
DimensionsH. 68.3 cm (26 7/8 in), w. 138 cm (54 5/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1912
Dateca. 1390–1353 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III?

Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III created?

Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III dates to ca. 1390–1353 B.C..

What material is Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III made from?

Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III is crafted from mud plaster, paint.

Where does Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III originate?

Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III originates from Egypt.

Is Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III in the public domain?

Ceiling Fragment Depicting Birds from the Palace of Amenhotep III 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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