Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1425 B.C. using cartonnage, paint measuring h. 50 cm (19 11/16 in); w. 42 cm (16 9/16 in); d. 45.7 cm… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCartonnage, paint
Dimensionsh. 50 cm (19 11/16 in); w. 42 cm (16 9/16 in); d. 45.7 cm (18 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC – 1425 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep?

Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep created?

Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep dates to ca. 1479–1425 B.C..

What material is Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep made from?

Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep is crafted from cartonnage, paint.

Where does Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep originate?

Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep originates from Egypt.

Is Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep in the public domain?

Funerary Mask of the Overseeer of Builders Amenhotep is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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