Egyptian Artca. 1550–1458 B.C.Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1458 B.C. using leather (deerskin), paint measuring leather: h. 16 cm (6 5/16 in); w. 18 cm (7 1/16 in) frame… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Leather (deerskin), paint |
| Dimensions | leather: h. 16 cm (6 5/16 in); w. 18 cm (7 1/16 in) frame: h. 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in); w. 22.4 cm (8 13/16 in); th. .5 cm (3/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1931 |
| Date | ca. 1550–1458 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC.
Geography
Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene?
Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene created?
Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene dates to ca. 1550–1458 B.C..
What material is Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene made from?
Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene is crafted from leather (deerskin), paint.
Where does Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene originate?
Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene originates from Egypt.
Is Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene in the public domain?
Fragment of a Leather Hanging(?) with an Erotic Scene is in the public domain and can be freely used.