Letter with hieratic inscription
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Letter with hieratic inscription is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1295 B.C. using papyrus, ink measuring A: L. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.) B: L. 3.5 cm… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPapyrus, ink
DimensionsA: L. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.) B: L. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); W. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1927
Dateca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1295 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Letter with hieratic inscription?

Letter with hieratic inscription is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Letter with hieratic inscription created?

Letter with hieratic inscription dates to ca. 1550–1295 B.C..

What material is Letter with hieratic inscription made from?

Letter with hieratic inscription is crafted from papyrus, ink.

Where does Letter with hieratic inscription originate?

Letter with hieratic inscription originates from Egypt.

Is Letter with hieratic inscription in the public domain?

Letter with hieratic inscription 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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