Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1327–1323 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1327–1323 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring H. 81.5 cm (32 1/16 in); w. 72 cm (28 3/8 in) scale 1:1 attributed to Nina de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
DimensionsH. 81.5 cm (32 1/16 in); w. 72 cm (28 3/8 in) scale 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1931
Dateca. 1327–1323 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1327 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep?

Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep created?

Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep dates to ca. 1327–1323 B.C..

What material is Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep made from?

Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep originate?

Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep originates from Egypt.

Is Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep in the public domain?

Neferhotep and Wife in front of a Temple, Tomb of Neferhotep 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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