Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using travertine (egyptian alabaster), paint measuring H. 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTravertine (Egyptian alabaster), paint
DimensionsH. 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1925
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut?

Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut created?

Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut made from?

Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut is crafted from travertine (egyptian alabaster), paint.

Where does Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut originate?

Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut originates from Egypt.

Is Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut in the public domain?

Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut 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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