Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2050–2000 B.C.

By Unknown Copyist

Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 11) created in ca. 2050–2000 B.C. using ink on paper measuring h. 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in); w. 242 cm (95 1/4 in) scale… attributed to Unknown Copyist — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk on Paper
Dimensionsh. 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in); w. 242 cm (95 1/4 in) scale 1:3 framed: h. 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in); w. 243.8 cm (96 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1931
Dateca. 2050–2000 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the First Intermediate Period–Middle Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 11 dynasty. The estimated date range is 2050 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari?

Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari created?

Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari dates to ca. 2050–2000 B.C..

What material is Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari made from?

Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari is crafted from ink on paper.

Where does Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari originate?

Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari originates from Egypt.

Is Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari in the public domain?

Funeral Procession and Food Preparation, Tomb of Djari 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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