Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1349 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1349 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 53.5 cm (21 1/16 in); w. 79.5 cm (31 5/16… 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. 53.5 cm (21 1/16 in); w. 79.5 cm (31 5/16 in) scale 1:1 framed: h. 59.4 cm (23 3/8 in); w. 80 cm (31 1/2 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1390–1349 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC – 1349 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky?

Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky created?

Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky dates to ca. 1390–1349 B.C..

What material is Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky made from?

Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky originate?

Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky originates from Egypt.

Is Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky in the public domain?

Eight Ceiling Patterns, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky 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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