Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1400–1390 B.C.

By Charles K. Wilkinson

Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1390 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring H. 39 cm (15 3/8 in); w. 9 cm (3 9/16 in) scale 1:1 attributed to Charles K. Wilkinson — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
DimensionsH. 39 cm (15 3/8 in); w. 9 cm (3 9/16 in) scale 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1400–1390 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1390 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet?

Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet created?

Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet dates to ca. 1400–1390 B.C..

What material is Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet made from?

Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet originate?

Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet originates from Egypt.

Is Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet in the public domain?

Lamp on a Stand, Tomb of Amenemopet 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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