Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1525–1504 B.C.

Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1525–1504 B.C. using faience, paint measuring l. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience, paint
Dimensionsl. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1905
Dateca. 1525–1504 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1525 BC – 1504 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse?

Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse created?

Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse dates to ca. 1525–1504 B.C..

What material is Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse made from?

Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse is crafted from faience, paint.

Where does Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse originate?

Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse originates from Egypt.

Is Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse in the public domain?

Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor 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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