Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19–20) created in ca. 1295–1070 B.C. using ivory — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19–20 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1295 BC – 1070 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail?

Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail created?

Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail dates to ca. 1295–1070 B.C..

What material is Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail made from?

Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail is crafted from ivory.

Where does Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail originate?

Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail originates from Egypt.

Is Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail in the public domain?

Mirror Handle (?), scaled animal with tail 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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