Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1352 B.C. using pottery, whitewash, mud measuring H. 64 cm (25 3/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPottery, whitewash, mud
DimensionsH. 64 cm (25 3/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1911
Dateca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu?

Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu created?

Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu dates to ca. 1390–1352 B.C..

What material is Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu made from?

Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu is crafted from pottery, whitewash, mud.

Where does Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu originate?

Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu originates from Egypt.

Is Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu in the public domain?

Sealed Jar from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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