Egyptian 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
| Medium | Wood, paint, gold leaf, wax |
| Dimensions | 26.9 × 9.6 × 6.4 cm (10 9/16 × 3 3/4 × 2 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1944 |
| Date | 664–30 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. 
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