Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19–20) created in ca. 1295–1070 B.C. using steatite measuring H. 1.7 cm — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite
DimensionsH. 1.7 cm
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Darius Ogden Mills, 1904
Dateca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19–20 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1295 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side?

Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side created?

Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side dates to ca. 1295–1070 B.C..

What material is Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side made from?

Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side is crafted from steatite.

Where does Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side originate?

Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side originates from Egypt.

Is Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side in the public domain?

Plaque with Hathor, Mistress of Iwnw on one side, text on opposite side 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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