Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1336–1327 B.C. using 09.184.214: papyrus, olive leaves, persea leaves, cornflowers, blue lotus… measuring 09.184.214: diam. 40 (15 3/4 in); d. 17 cm ( 6 11/16)… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Medium09.184.214: Papyrus, olive leaves, persea leaves, cornflowers, blue lotus petals, Picris flowers, nightshade berries, faience, linen 09.184.215: Papyrus, olive leaves, cornflowers, linen 09.184.216: Papyrus, olive leaves, persea leaves, nightshade berries, celery (?), faience, linen dyed red
Dimensions09.184.214: diam. 40 (15 3/4 in); d. 17 cm ( 6 11/16); diam. of faience disk beads 0.5 cm (3/16 in) 09.184.215: diam. 44 cm (17 5/16 in); d. 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in) 09.184.216: diam. 47 cm (18 1/2 in); d. 17 cm (6 11/16 in); diam. disk beads 0.5 cm (3/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1909
Dateca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1336 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache?

Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache created?

Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache dates to ca. 1336–1327 B.C..

What material is Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache made from?

Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is crafted from 09.184.214: papyrus, olive leaves, persea leaves, cornflowers, blue lotus petals, picris flowers, nightshade berries, faience, linen 09.184.215: papyrus, olive leaves, cornflowers, linen 09.184.216: papyrus, olive leaves, persea leaves, nightshade berries, celery (?), faience, linen dyed red.

Where does Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originate?

Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originates from Egypt.

Is Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache in the public domain?

Floral Collars from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache 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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