Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1550–1070 B.C.

Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18–20) created in ca. 1550–1070 B.C. using limestone measuring l. 8 cm (3 1/8 in); w. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLimestone
Dimensionsl. 8 cm (3 1/8 in); w. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1914
Dateca. 1550–1070 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 18–20 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side?

Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side created?

Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side dates to ca. 1550–1070 B.C..

What material is Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side made from?

Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side is crafted from limestone.

Where does Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side originate?

Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side originates from Egypt.

Is Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side in the public domain?

Hieratic ostracon with different hands on either side 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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