Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1279–1213 B.C.

Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19) created in ca. 1279–1213 B.C. using wood, stucco, paint, resin measuring H. 5.0 cm — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood, stucco, paint, resin
DimensionsH. 5.0 cm
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Dateca. 1279–1213 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1279 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest?

Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest created?

Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest dates to ca. 1279–1213 B.C..

What material is Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest made from?

Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest is crafted from wood, stucco, paint, resin.

Where does Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest originate?

Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest originates from Egypt.

Is Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest in the public domain?

Openwork body covering fragment showing the head of a priest 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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