Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1504–1425 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1504–1425 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring Facsimile: H. 47.5 × W. 58.5 cm (18 11/16 × 23 1/16 in.)… 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
DimensionsFacsimile: H. 47.5 × W. 58.5 cm (18 11/16 × 23 1/16 in.); Framed: H. 49.1 × W. 60 cm (19 5/16 × 23 5/8 in.); Scale. 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1931
Dateca. 1504–1425 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1504 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire?

Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire created?

Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire dates to ca. 1504–1425 B.C..

What material is Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire made from?

Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire originate?

Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire originates from Egypt.

Is Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire in the public domain?

Nubians with a Giraffe and a Monkey, Tomb of Rekhmire 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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