Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other  Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1425 B.C. using gold measuring H. 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in); W. 14 cm (5 1/2 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGold
DimensionsH. 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in); W. 14 cm (5 1/2 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Henry Walters and Edward S. Harkness Gifts, 1922
Dateca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

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

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds?

Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds created?

Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds dates to ca. 1479–1425 B.C..

What material is Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds made from?

Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds is crafted from gold.

Where does Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds originate?

Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds originates from Egypt.

Is Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds in the public domain?

Disk Made of Two Sheets of Gold, One Concave the Other Decorated with Feathers or Palm Fronds 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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