Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1353–1336 B.C. using red quartzite measuring H. 5 x W. 5.5 x D. 3.8 cm; oriented from side with… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRed quartzite
DimensionsH. 5 x W. 5.5 x D. 3.8 cm; oriented from side with Nefertiti cartouche
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Edward S. Harkness, 1921
Dateca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1353 BC – 1336 BC.

Geography

Origin: Middle Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides?

Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides created?

Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides dates to ca. 1353–1336 B.C..

What material is Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides made from?

Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides is crafted from red quartzite.

Where does Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides originate?

Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides originates from Egypt.

Is Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides in the public domain?

Part of a small block with name of Nefertiti and another on adjacent sides 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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