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

By Norman de Garis Davies

Nakht and his Wife Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Nakht is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 1400–1390 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring H. 37 cm (14 9/16 in); w. 71 cm (27 15/16 in) scale 1:1 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
DimensionsH. 37 cm (14 9/16 in); w. 71 cm (27 15/16 in) scale 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1915
Dateca. 1400–1390 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period. 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 Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Nakht?

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

When was Nakht and his Wife Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Nakht created?

Nakht and his Wife Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Nakht dates to ca. 1400–1390 B.C..

What material is Nakht and his Wife Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Nakht made from?

Nakht and his Wife Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Nakht is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Nakht and his Wife Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Nakht originate?

Nakht and his Wife Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Nakht originates from Egypt.

Is Nakht and his Wife Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Nakht in the public domain?

Nakht and his Wife Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Nakht 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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