Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1352 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Detail of an Offering Scene is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1352 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring H. 44 cm (17 5/16 in); w. 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in) scale 1:1 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
DimensionsH. 44 cm (17 5/16 in); w. 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in) scale 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1390–1352 B.C.

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 Detail of an Offering Scene?

Detail of an Offering Scene is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Detail of an Offering Scene created?

Detail of an Offering Scene dates to ca. 1390–1352 B.C..

What material is Detail of an Offering Scene made from?

Detail of an Offering Scene is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Detail of an Offering Scene originate?

Detail of an Offering Scene originates from Egypt.

Is Detail of an Offering Scene in the public domain?

Detail of an Offering Scene 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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