Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1050

Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21) created in ca. 1050 using sycomore wood, mud, glue, stucco, paint, varnish, plaster measuring l. 228 cm (89 3/4 in); w. 83 cm (32 11/16 in) โ€” now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSycomore wood, mud, glue, stucco, paint, varnish, plaster
Dimensionsl. 228 cm (89 3/4 in); w. 83 cm (32 11/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1050

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 21 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1050 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany?

Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany created?

Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany dates to ca. 1050.

What material is Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany made from?

Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany is crafted from sycomore wood, mud, glue, stucco, paint, varnish, plaster.

Where does Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany originate?

Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany originates from Egypt.

Is Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany in the public domain?

Outer Coffin of the Singer of Amun Nany is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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