Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1295 B.C. using faience measuring h. 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in); w. 6 cm (2 3/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
Dimensionsh. 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in); w. 6 cm (2 3/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1295 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III?

Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III created?

Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III dates to ca. 1550–1295 B.C..

What material is Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III made from?

Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III is crafted from faience.

Where does Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III originate?

Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III originates from Egypt.

Is Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III in the public domain?

Fragment of a Vase with the name of Amenhotep III 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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