Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1194–1188 B.C.

Fragment of the corner of a canopic box is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19) created in ca. 1194–1188 B.C. using travertine (egyptian alabaster) measuring H. 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in); w. 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in); d. 3 cm (1… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTravertine (Egyptian alabaster)
DimensionsH. 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in); w. 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in); d. 3 cm (1 3/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1914
Dateca. 1194–1188 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1194 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment of the corner of a canopic box?

Fragment of the corner of a canopic box is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of the corner of a canopic box created?

Fragment of the corner of a canopic box dates to ca. 1194–1188 B.C..

What material is Fragment of the corner of a canopic box made from?

Fragment of the corner of a canopic box is crafted from travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Where does Fragment of the corner of a canopic box originate?

Fragment of the corner of a canopic box originates from Egypt.

Is Fragment of the corner of a canopic box in the public domain?

Fragment of the corner of a canopic box 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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