Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1550–1186 B.C.

Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18–19) created in ca. 1550–1186 B.C. using glazed steatite measuring h. 1.5 cm (9/16 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlazed steatite
Dimensionsh. 1.5 cm (9/16 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1550–1186 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18–19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1186 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other?

Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other created?

Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other dates to ca. 1550–1186 B.C..

What material is Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other made from?

Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other is crafted from glazed steatite.

Where does Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other originate?

Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other originates from Egypt.

Is Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other in the public domain?

Plaque, pierced, with Ptah on one side and Amun-Re on the other 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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