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

By Nina de Garis Davies

Dog Named Ebony Under Owner's Chair, Tomb of Duaerneheh is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in); w. 18.5 cm (9 1/2… 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
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in); w. 18.5 cm (9 1/2 in) scale: unrecorded (probably 1:1)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1939
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 Dog Named Ebony Under Owner's Chair, Tomb of Duaerneheh?

Dog Named Ebony Under Owner's Chair, Tomb of Duaerneheh is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Dog Named Ebony Under Owner's Chair, Tomb of Duaerneheh created?

Dog Named Ebony Under Owner's Chair, Tomb of Duaerneheh dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Dog Named Ebony Under Owner's Chair, Tomb of Duaerneheh made from?

Dog Named Ebony Under Owner's Chair, Tomb of Duaerneheh is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Dog Named Ebony Under Owner's Chair, Tomb of Duaerneheh originate?

Dog Named Ebony Under Owner's Chair, Tomb of Duaerneheh originates from Egypt.

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Dog Named Ebony Under Owner's Chair, Tomb of Duaerneheh 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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