Mummy Board of Henettawy (F)
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1000–945 B.C.

Mummy Board of Henettawy (F) is a egyptian art from Egypt (late Dynasty 21) created in ca. 1000–945 B.C. using gessoed and painted wood measuring L. 171.3 cm (67 7/16 in.); W. 40 cm (15 3/4 in.); D. 16 cm… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGessoed and painted wood
DimensionsL. 171.3 cm (67 7/16 in.); W. 40 cm (15 3/4 in.); D. 16 cm (6 3/8 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 Board of Henettawy (F)?

Mummy Board of Henettawy (F) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Mummy Board of Henettawy (F) created?

Mummy Board of Henettawy (F) dates to ca. 1000–945 B.C..

What material is Mummy Board of Henettawy (F) made from?

Mummy Board of Henettawy (F) is crafted from gessoed and painted wood.

Where does Mummy Board of Henettawy (F) originate?

Mummy Board of Henettawy (F) originates from Egypt.

Is Mummy Board of Henettawy (F) in the public domain?

Mummy Board of Henettawy (F) 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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