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

Dish from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1336–1327 B.C. using pottery, hematite wash measuring H. 4.5 (1 3/4 in.); Diam. 24 cm (9 7/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, hematite wash
DimensionsH. 4.5 (1 3/4 in.); Diam. 24 cm (9 7/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1909
Dateca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

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

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Dish from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache?

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

When was Dish from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache created?

Dish from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache dates to ca. 1336–1327 B.C..

What material is Dish from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache made from?

Dish from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is crafted from pottery, hematite wash.

Where does Dish from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originate?

Dish from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originates from Egypt.

Is Dish from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache in the public domain?

Dish 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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