Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1352 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Fragment of an Inscribed Architrave, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1352 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 35.5 cm (14 in); w. 33.5 cm (13 3/16… attributed to Nina de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 35.5 cm (14 in); w. 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in) scale 1:2 framed: h. 40 cm (15 3/4 in); w. 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1948
Dateca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC – 1352 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment of an Inscribed Architrave, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer?

Fragment of an Inscribed Architrave, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of an Inscribed Architrave, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer created?

Fragment of an Inscribed Architrave, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer dates to ca. 1390–1352 B.C..

What material is Fragment of an Inscribed Architrave, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer made from?

Fragment of an Inscribed Architrave, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Fragment of an Inscribed Architrave, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer originate?

Fragment of an Inscribed Architrave, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer originates from Egypt.

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Fragment of an Inscribed Architrave, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer 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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