Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using travertine (egyptian alabaster) measuring H. 12 cm (4 3/4 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTravertine (Egyptian alabaster)
DimensionsH. 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
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 1479 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's Valley Temple?

Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple created?

Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple made from?

Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple is crafted from travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Where does Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple originate?

Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple originates from Egypt.

Is Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple in the public domain?

Ointment jar from a Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple 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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