Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1400–1390 B.C.

By Norman de Garis Davies

Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1390 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring Facsimile H. 124 cm (48 13/16 in); w. 173 cm (68 1/8… attributed to Norman de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
DimensionsFacsimile H. 124 cm (48 13/16 in); w. 173 cm (68 1/8 in) scale 1:1 framed: 122.6 cm (48 1/4 in); w. 174 cm (68 1/2 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 20th Century; Original New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1390 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings?

Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings created?

Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings dates to ca. 1400–1390 B.C..

What material is Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings made from?

Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings originate?

Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings originates from Egypt.

Is Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings in the public domain?

Nakht and his Wife Making Offerings 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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