Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using brown quartzite — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBrown quartzite
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1931
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut?

Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut created?

Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut made from?

Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut is crafted from brown quartzite.

Where does Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut originate?

Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut originates from Egypt.

Is Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut in the public domain?

Sarcophagus fragments (380), Senemut 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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