Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1353 B.C.

Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1353 B.C. using ivory measuring 2.4 x 5 cm (15/16 x 1 15/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions2.4 x 5 cm (15/16 x 1 15/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Ethel McCullough Scott, John G. McCullough, and Edith McCullough Irons, 1972
Dateca. 1390–1353 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC – 1353 BC.

Geography

Origin: Fayum Entrance Area, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye?

Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye created?

Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye dates to ca. 1390–1353 B.C..

What material is Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye made from?

Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye is crafted from ivory.

Where does Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye originate?

Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye originates from Egypt.

Is Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye in the public domain?

Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye 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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