Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1000–945 B.C.

Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye is a egyptian art from Egypt (late Dynasty 21) created in ca. 1000–945 B.C. using linen measuring L. 14 × W. 12 cm (5 1/2 × 4 3/4 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLinen
DimensionsL. 14 × W. 12 cm (5 1/2 × 4 3/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1925
Dateca. 1000–945 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period period, during the late Dynasty 21 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 945 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye?

Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye created?

Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye dates to ca. 1000–945 B.C..

What material is Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye made from?

Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye is crafted from linen.

Where does Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye originate?

Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye originates from Egypt.

Is Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye in the public domain?

Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye 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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