Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1635–1458 B.C.

Red ochre cake is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1635–1458 B.C. using mineral (red ochre) measuring L. 3.6 cm × W. 2.5 cm (1 7/16 × 1 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumMineral (red ochre)
DimensionsL. 3.6 cm × W. 2.5 cm (1 7/16 × 1 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1916
Dateca. 1635–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1635 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Red ochre cake?

Red ochre cake is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Red ochre cake created?

Red ochre cake dates to ca. 1635–1458 B.C..

What material is Red ochre cake made from?

Red ochre cake is crafted from mineral (red ochre).

Where does Red ochre cake originate?

Red ochre cake originates from Egypt.

Is Red ochre cake in the public domain?

Red ochre cake 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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