Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1400–1390 B.C.

Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1390 B.C. using steatite (glazed) measuring L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in); 0.4 cm (3/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite (glazed)
DimensionsL. 1.4 cm (9/16 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in); 0.4 cm (3/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 1400–1390 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: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse?

Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse created?

Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse dates to ca. 1400–1390 B.C..

What material is Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse made from?

Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse is crafted from steatite (glazed).

Where does Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse originate?

Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse originates from Egypt.

Is Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse in the public domain?

Plaque Bead with Name of Thutmose IV and a Sphinx on the Reverse 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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