Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1352 B.C. using faience measuring H. 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.); Diam. (rim) 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.); W… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsH. 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.); Diam. (rim) 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.); W. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1908
Dateca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC – 1352 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye?

Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye created?

Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye dates to ca. 1390–1352 B.C..

What material is Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye made from?

Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye is crafted from faience.

Where does Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye originate?

Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye originates from Egypt.

Is Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye in the public domain?

Kohl Jar Insscribed with the Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye 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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