Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1400–1390 B.C.

Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1390 B.C. using travertine (egyptian alabaster) measuring H. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); rim diam. 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.); base… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTravertine (Egyptian alabaster)
DimensionsH. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); rim diam. 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.); base diam. 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1400–1390 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

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

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit?

Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit created?

Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit dates to ca. 1400–1390 B.C..

What material is Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit made from?

Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit is crafted from travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Where does Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit originate?

Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit originates from Egypt.

Is Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit in the public domain?

Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit 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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