Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1400 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1400 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring H. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in); w. 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in) scale 1:1 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
DimensionsH. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in); w. 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in) scale 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1479–1400 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC – 1400 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun?

Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun created?

Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun dates to ca. 1479–1400 B.C..

What material is Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun made from?

Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun originate?

Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun originates from Egypt.

Is Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun in the public domain?

Female Servant, Tomb of Qenamun 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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