Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Fragment of a Shallow Bowl is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1425 B.C. using marble (green) measuring L. 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in); h. 3 cm (1 3/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumMarble (green)
DimensionsL. 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in); h. 3 cm (1 3/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineFletcher Fund, 1920
Dateca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC – 1425 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment of a Shallow Bowl?

Fragment of a Shallow Bowl is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of a Shallow Bowl created?

Fragment of a Shallow Bowl dates to ca. 1479–1425 B.C..

What material is Fragment of a Shallow Bowl made from?

Fragment of a Shallow Bowl is crafted from marble (green).

Where does Fragment of a Shallow Bowl originate?

Fragment of a Shallow Bowl originates from Egypt.

Is Fragment of a Shallow Bowl in the public domain?

Fragment of a Shallow Bowl 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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