Forearm from a bent royal arm crossing the front profile of figure's body and the rear profile of a second figure, arm marked with Aten cartouches, supported by the hand of an Aten ray
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Forearm from a bent royal arm crossing the front profile of figure's body and the rear profile of a second figure, arm marked with Aten cartouches, supported by the hand of an Aten ray is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1353–1336 B.C. using red quartzite measuring H. 11.3 x W. 14.8 x D. 5.6 cm; cartouche W. 2.2 cm — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRed quartzite
DimensionsH. 11.3 x W. 14.8 x D. 5.6 cm; cartouche W. 2.2 cm
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1957
Dateca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1353 BC – 1336 BC.

Geography

Origin: Middle Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

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Forearm from a bent royal arm crossing the front profile of figure's body and the rear profile of a second figure, arm marked with Aten cartouches, supported by the hand of an Aten ray is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Forearm from a bent royal arm crossing the front profile of figure's body and the rear profile of a second figure, arm marked with Aten cartouches, supported by the hand of an Aten ray dates to ca. 1353–1336 B.C..

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Forearm from a bent royal arm crossing the front profile of figure's body and the rear profile of a second figure, arm marked with Aten cartouches, supported by the hand of an Aten ray is crafted from red quartzite.

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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