Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1427–1400 B.C.

Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1427–1400 B.C. using red porphyry measuring L. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in); w. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRed porphyry
DimensionsL. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in); w. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1427–1400 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1427 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls?

Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls created?

Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls dates to ca. 1427–1400 B.C..

What material is Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls made from?

Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls is crafted from red porphyry.

Where does Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls originate?

Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls originates from Egypt.

Is Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls in the public domain?

Fragment from Patterned Vessel with Thick Walls 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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