Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1353–1336 B.C. using indurated limestone measuring H. 7.6 x W. 8.6 x D. 2 cm — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIndurated limestone
DimensionsH. 7.6 x W. 8.6 x D. 2 cm
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 Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering?

Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering created?

Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering dates to ca. 1353–1336 B.C..

What material is Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering made from?

Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering is crafted from indurated limestone.

Where does Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering originate?

Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering originates from Egypt.

Is Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering in the public domain?

Pictorial relief, Aten rays over offering 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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