False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1579–1425 B.C.

By Norman de Garis Davies

False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1579–1425 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring H. 46.5 cm (18 5/16 in); w. 36 cm (14 3/16 in) scale 1:1 attributed to Norman de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
DimensionsH. 46.5 cm (18 5/16 in); w. 36 cm (14 3/16 in) scale 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1915
Dateca. 1579–1425 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1579 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef?

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

When was False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef created?

False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef dates to ca. 1579–1425 B.C..

What material is False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef made from?

False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef originate?

False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef originates from Egypt.

Is False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef in the public domain?

False Door, Tomb of Mentuherkhepeshef 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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