Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1919–1885 BC

Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 12) created in ca. 1919–1885 BC using wood — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1910
Dateca. 1919–1885 BC

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Middle Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 12 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1919 BC – 1885 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II?

Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II created?

Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II dates to ca. 1919–1885 BC.

What material is Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II made from?

Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II is crafted from wood.

Where does Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II originate?

Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II originates from Egypt.

Is Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II in the public domain?

Fragment of scribal palette with names of Amenemhat II 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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