Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1336–1327 B.C. using reed (?) measuring a: L. 19.8 cm; b: L. 20.2 cm — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumReed (?)
Dimensionsa: L. 19.8 cm; b: L. 20.2 cm
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Theodore M. Davis, 1909
Dateca. 1336–1327 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1336 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache?

Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache created?

Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache dates to ca. 1336–1327 B.C..

What material is Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache made from?

Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache is crafted from reed (?).

Where does Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originate?

Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache originates from Egypt.

Is Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache in the public domain?

Sharpened Sticks from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache 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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