Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1349 B.C.

By Hugh R. Hopgood

Mourners Crossing the Nile, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1349 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 36 cm (14 3/16 in); w. 57 cm (22 7/16… attributed to Hugh R. Hopgood — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 36 cm (14 3/16 in); w. 57 cm (22 7/16 in) scale 1:1 framed: 39.7 cm (15 5/8 in); w. 61.9 cm (24 3/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1390–1349 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC – 1349 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Mourners Crossing the Nile, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky?

Mourners Crossing the Nile, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Mourners Crossing the Nile, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky created?

Mourners Crossing the Nile, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky dates to ca. 1390–1349 B.C..

What material is Mourners Crossing the Nile, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky made from?

Mourners Crossing the Nile, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Mourners Crossing the Nile, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky originate?

Mourners Crossing the Nile, Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky originates from Egypt.

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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