Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1295–1170 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19–20) created in ca. 1295–1170 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring H. 67 cm (26 3/8 in); w. 78 cm (30 11/16 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. 67 cm (26 3/8 in); w. 78 cm (30 11/16 in) scale 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1295–1170 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19–20 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1295 BC – 1170 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru?

Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru created?

Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru dates to ca. 1295–1170 B.C..

What material is Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru made from?

Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru originate?

Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru originates from Egypt.

Is Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru in the public domain?

Nefersekheru and His Wife Drinking from a Garden Pool, Tomb of Nefersekheru 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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