Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1425 B.C. using serpentinite, gold leaf measuring H. 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in); diam. 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in) lid: diam… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSerpentinite, gold leaf
DimensionsH. 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in); diam. 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in) lid: diam. 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in); th. 0.7 cm (1/4 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineFletcher Fund, 1921
Dateca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC – 1425 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III?

Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III created?

Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III dates to ca. 1479–1425 B.C..

What material is Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III made from?

Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III is crafted from serpentinite, gold leaf.

Where does Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III originate?

Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III originates from Egypt.

Is Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III in the public domain?

Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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