Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art1390–1352 BC

Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in 1390–1352 BC using mud plaster, paint measuring 25 x 19 cm — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumMud plaster, paint
Dimensions25 x 19 cm
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1923
Date1390–1352 BC

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC – 1352 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors?

Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors created?

Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors dates to 1390–1352 BC.

What material is Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors made from?

Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors is crafted from mud plaster, paint.

Where does Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors originate?

Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors originates from Egypt.

Is Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors in the public domain?

Ceiling Painting, Tomb of 2 Sculptors 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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