Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 20 cm (7 7/8 in); w. 43 cm (16 15/16… 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. 20 cm (7 7/8 in); w. 43 cm (16 15/16 in) scale: 1:1 framed: h. 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in); w. 44.5 cm (17 1/2 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1931
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef?

Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef created?

Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef made from?

Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef originate?

Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef originates from Egypt.

Is Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef in the public domain?

Fragments of Two Hyenas, Tomb of Intef 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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