Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1400–1352 B.C.

By Charles K. Wilkinson

Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1352 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring H. 31 cm (12 3/16 in); w. 78 cm (30 11/16 in) scale 1:1 attributed to Charles K. Wilkinson — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
DimensionsH. 31 cm (12 3/16 in); w. 78 cm (30 11/16 in) scale 1:1
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1400–1352 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1352 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna?

Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna created?

Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna dates to ca. 1400–1352 B.C..

What material is Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna made from?

Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna originate?

Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna originates from Egypt.

Is Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna in the public domain?

Priest Enacting Rituals Before Representations of the Deceased, Tomb of Menna 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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