Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2051-2000 B.C.

Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes is a egyptian art from Egypt (11th Dynasty) created in ca. 2051-2000 B.C. using limestone, paint measuring 5 1/2 × 7 5/16 × 1 in. (14 × 18.5 × 2.6 cm) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLimestone, paint
Dimensions5 1/2 × 7 5/16 × 1 in. (14 × 18.5 × 2.6 cm)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineOn loan courtesy of National Museums Scotland
Dateca. 2051-2000 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Middle Kingdom period, during the 11th Dynasty dynasty. The estimated date range is 2056 BC – 2046 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes?

Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes created?

Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes dates to ca. 2051-2000 B.C..

What material is Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes made from?

Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes is crafted from limestone, paint.

Where does Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes originate?

Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes originates from Egypt.

Is Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes in the public domain?

Relief of Offering Bearers Carrying Boxes 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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