Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1336–1327 B.C. using mud measuring Seal and tie: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in) Seal: L. 1 cm (3/8 in); w… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumMud
DimensionsSeal and tie: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in) Seal: L. 1 cm (3/8 in); w. 0.8 cm (5/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1909
Dateca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1336 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache?

Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache created?

Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache dates to ca. 1336–1327 B.C..

What material is Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache made from?

Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is crafted from mud.

Where does Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originate?

Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originates from Egypt.

Is Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache in the public domain?

Mud Sealing Attached to a Fiber Tie from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache 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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