Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art664–30 B.C.

Mask for a corn mummy? is a egyptian art from Egypt created in 664–30 B.C. using wood, paint, gold leaf, wax measuring 26.9 × 9.6 × 6.4 cm (10 9/16 × 3 3/4 × 2 1/2 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood, paint, gold leaf, wax
Dimensions26.9 × 9.6 × 6.4 cm (10 9/16 × 3 3/4 × 2 1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1944
Date664–30 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period period. The estimated date range is 664 BC – 30 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Mask for a corn mummy??

Mask for a corn mummy? is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Mask for a corn mummy? created?

Mask for a corn mummy? dates to 664–30 B.C..

What material is Mask for a corn mummy? made from?

Mask for a corn mummy? is crafted from wood, paint, gold leaf, wax.

Where does Mask for a corn mummy? originate?

Mask for a corn mummy? originates from Egypt.

Is Mask for a corn mummy? in the public domain?

Mask for a corn mummy? 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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