Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1450 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies|Norman de Garis Davies

Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1450 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 40 cm (15 3/4 in); w. 64 cm (25 3/16… attributed to Nina de Garis Davies|Norman de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on Paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 40 cm (15 3/4 in); w. 64 cm (25 3/16 in) scale 1:1 framed: h.
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1479–1450 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC – 1420 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User?

Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User created?

Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User dates to ca. 1479–1450 B.C..

What material is Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User made from?

Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User originate?

Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User originates from Egypt.

Is Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User in the public domain?

Delegation of Foreigners, Tomb of User 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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