Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1400–1390 B.C.

By Norman de Garis Davies|Lancelot Crane|Francis Unwin

False Door in the Tomb of Nakht is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1390 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring Facsimile H. 169 cm (66 9/16 in); w. 154 cm (60 5/8… attributed to Norman de Garis Davies|Lancelot Crane|Francis Unwin — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
DimensionsFacsimile H. 169 cm (66 9/16 in); w. 154 cm (60 5/8 in) scale 1:1 framed: 170.2 cm (67 in); w. 163.8 cm (64 1/2 in); th. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1915
Dateca. 1400–1390 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1390 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses False Door in the Tomb of Nakht?

False Door in the Tomb of Nakht is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was False Door in the Tomb of Nakht created?

False Door in the Tomb of Nakht dates to ca. 1400–1390 B.C..

What material is False Door in the Tomb of Nakht made from?

False Door in the Tomb of Nakht is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does False Door in the Tomb of Nakht originate?

False Door in the Tomb of Nakht originates from Egypt.

Is False Door in the Tomb of Nakht in the public domain?

False Door in the Tomb of Nakht 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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