Egypt · Dynasty 18 · ca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Sealing is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1295 B.C. using faience — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sealing?

Sealing is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sealing created?

Sealing dates to ca. 1550–1295 B.C..

What material is Sealing made from?

Sealing is crafted from faience.

Where does Sealing originate?

Sealing originates from Egypt.

Is Sealing in the public domain?

Sealing 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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