Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1353–1336 B.C. using red quartzite measuring H. 15 x W. 8 x max Th. 2.5 cm — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRed quartzite
DimensionsH. 15 x W. 8 x max Th. 2.5 cm
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1957
Dateca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1353 BC – 1336 BC.

Geography

Origin: Middle Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging?

Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging created?

Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging dates to ca. 1353–1336 B.C..

What material is Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging made from?

Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging is crafted from red quartzite.

Where does Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging originate?

Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging originates from Egypt.

Is Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging in the public domain?

Crown with discs and frontlet or rear edging 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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