Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1400–1390 B.C.

By Norman de Garis Davies|Lancelot Crane|Francis Unwin

Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1390 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring Facsimile H. 200 cm (78 3/4 in); w. 153 cm (60 1/4… attributed to Norman de Garis Davies|Lancelot Crane|Francis Unwin — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
DimensionsFacsimile H. 200 cm (78 3/4 in); w. 153 cm (60 1/4 in) scale 1:1 framed: h. 194.3 cm (76 1/2 in); w. 203.8 cm (80 1/4 in); th. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1915
Dateca. 1400–1390 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1400 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht?

Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht created?

Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht dates to ca. 1400–1390 B.C..

What material is Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht made from?

Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht originate?

Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht originates from Egypt.

Is Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht in the public domain?

Nakht and Family Fishing and Fowling, Tomb of Nakht 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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