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

By Nina de Garis Davies

Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, Tomb of Menna is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1352 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 38 cm (14 15/16 in); w. 72.5 cm (28 9/16… attributed to Nina de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 38 cm (14 15/16 in); w. 72.5 cm (28 9/16 in) scale 1:1 framed: h. 41.3 cm (16 1/4 in); w. 75.9 cm (29 7/8 in)
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 Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, Tomb of Menna?

Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, Tomb of Menna is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, Tomb of Menna created?

Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, Tomb of Menna dates to ca. 1400–1352 B.C..

What material is Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, Tomb of Menna made from?

Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, Tomb of Menna is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, Tomb of Menna originate?

Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, Tomb of Menna originates from Egypt.

Is Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, Tomb of Menna in the public domain?

Sailing Ship on the Voyage to Abydos, 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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