Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1400–1352 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1352 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring H. 47 cm (18 1/2 in); w. 107 cm (42 1/8 in) scale 1:1 attributed to Nina de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
DimensionsH. 47 cm (18 1/2 in); w. 107 cm (42 1/8 in) scale 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1931
Dateca. 1400–1352 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1400 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78)?

Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78) created?

Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78) dates to ca. 1400–1352 B.C..

What material is Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78) made from?

Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78) is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78) originate?

Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78) originates from Egypt.

Is Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78) in the public domain?

Pelicans and Ducks, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 78) 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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