Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using wood, paint measuring L. 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in); w. 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood, paint
DimensionsL. 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in); w. 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb?

Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb created?

Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb made from?

Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb is crafted from wood, paint.

Where does Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb originate?

Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb originates from Egypt.

Is Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb in the public domain?

Model Mason's Float from the Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Tomb 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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