Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1353–1336 B.C. using red quartzite measuring H. 5.8 x W. 5.8 x D. 4.7 cm (oriented from the side with… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRed quartzite
DimensionsH. 5.8 x W. 5.8 x D. 4.7 cm (oriented from the side with Aten cartouche)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1957
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 parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides?

Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides created?

Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides dates to ca. 1353–1336 B.C..

What material is Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides made from?

Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides is crafted from red quartzite.

Where does Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides originate?

Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides originates from Egypt.

Is Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two adjacent sides in the public domain?

Part of a small block with parts of names of the Aten and Akhenaten preserved on two 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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