Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Disk from a menat is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using copper measuring Diam. 2.1 cm — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCopper
DimensionsDiam. 2.1 cm
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1923
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Disk from a menat?

Disk from a menat is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Disk from a menat created?

Disk from a menat dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Disk from a menat made from?

Disk from a menat is crafted from copper.

Where does Disk from a menat originate?

Disk from a menat originates from Egypt.

Is Disk from a menat in the public domain?

Disk from a menat 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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