Half of a Case for Storing Meat
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1550–1479 B.C.

Half of a Case for Storing Meat is a egyptian art from Egypt (Early Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1479 B.C. using wood, stucco, beeswax, pistacia resin measuring L. 49 cm(19 5/16 in.); W. 31 cm (12 3/16 in.); Th. 2.5 cm… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood, stucco, beeswax, pistacia resin
DimensionsL. 49 cm(19 5/16 in.); W. 31 cm (12 3/16 in.); Th. 2.5 cm (1 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1919
Dateca. 1550–1479 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Early Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1479 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Half of a Case for Storing Meat?

Half of a Case for Storing Meat is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Half of a Case for Storing Meat created?

Half of a Case for Storing Meat dates to ca. 1550–1479 B.C..

What material is Half of a Case for Storing Meat made from?

Half of a Case for Storing Meat is crafted from wood, stucco, beeswax, pistacia resin.

Where does Half of a Case for Storing Meat originate?

Half of a Case for Storing Meat originates from Egypt.

Is Half of a Case for Storing Meat in the public domain?

Half of a Case for Storing Meat 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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