Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?)
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1353–1336 B.C. using red quartzite measuring H. 21 x W. 15 x D. 7 cm; width between inner column lines… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRed quartzite
DimensionsH. 21 x W. 15 x D. 7 cm; width between inner column lines 10.7 cm
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1957
Dateca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1353 BC – 1336 BC.

Geography

Origin: Middle Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?)?

Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?) created?

Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?) dates to ca. 1353–1336 B.C..

What material is Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?) made from?

Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?) is crafted from red quartzite.

Where does Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?) originate?

Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?) originates from Egypt.

Is Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?) in the public domain?

Hand from a stelophorous statue with part of the Horus name of Akhenaten (?) 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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