Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: 20 x 20 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.) framed: 25.7 x… 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: 20 x 20 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.) framed: 25.7 x 25.7 cm (10 1/8 x 10 1/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1948
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef?

Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef created?

Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef made from?

Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef originate?

Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef originates from Egypt.

Is Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef in the public domain?

Ceiling Fragment , Tomb of Intef 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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