Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1000–945 B.C.

Mummy Board of Gautsoshen is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21) created in ca. 1000–945 B.C. using wood, gesso, paint measuring L. 176 cm (69 5/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood, gesso, paint
DimensionsL. 176 cm (69 5/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1926
Dateca. 1000–945 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

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

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Mummy Board of Gautsoshen?

Mummy Board of Gautsoshen is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Mummy Board of Gautsoshen created?

Mummy Board of Gautsoshen dates to ca. 1000–945 B.C..

What material is Mummy Board of Gautsoshen made from?

Mummy Board of Gautsoshen is crafted from wood, gesso, paint.

Where does Mummy Board of Gautsoshen originate?

Mummy Board of Gautsoshen originates from Egypt.

Is Mummy Board of Gautsoshen in the public domain?

Mummy Board of Gautsoshen is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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