Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1153–1147 B.C.

Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 20) created in ca. 1153–1147 B.C. using glass (dark blue) measuring H. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm.); W. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlass (dark blue)
DimensionsH. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm.); W. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1916
Dateca. 1153–1147 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 20 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1153 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV?

Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV created?

Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV dates to ca. 1153–1147 B.C..

What material is Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV made from?

Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV is crafted from glass (dark blue).

Where does Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV originate?

Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV originates from Egypt.

Is Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV in the public domain?

Inscribed Plaque Fragment From a Foundation Deposit of Ramesses IV 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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