Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1336–1327 B.C. using linen, decomposed wood material (sawdust) measuring folded into two parallel rolls: 39.7 cm long and 8.7 cm… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLinen, decomposed wood material (sawdust)
Dimensionsfolded into two parallel rolls: 39.7 cm long and 8.7 cm wide, 3.7 cm high as one long tube: ca. 75 cm long and 4.5 cm wide, 3.7 cm high
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Joseph Veach Noble, 1988
Dateca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1336 BC – 1327 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache?

Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache created?

Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache dates to ca. 1336–1327 B.C..

What material is Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache made from?

Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is crafted from linen, decomposed wood material (sawdust).

Where does Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originate?

Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originates from Egypt.

Is Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache in the public domain?

Cylindrical bag of sawdust from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache 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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