Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1400–1352 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1352 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 101 cm (39 3/4 in); w. 189 cm (74 7/16… attributed to Nina de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 101 cm (39 3/4 in); w. 189 cm (74 7/16 in) scale 1:1 framed: h. 107 cm (41 1/8 in); w. 189 cm (77 in); th. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1400–1352 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1352 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna?

Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna created?

Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna dates to ca. 1400–1352 B.C..

What material is Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna made from?

Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna originate?

Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna originates from Egypt.

Is Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna in the public domain?

Menna and Family Hunting in the Marshes, Tomb of Menna 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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