The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

By Charles K. Wilkinson

The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 75 cm (29 1/2 in); w. 106 cm (41 3/4… attributed to Charles K. Wilkinson — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 75 cm (29 1/2 in); w. 106 cm (41 3/4 in) scale 1:1 framed: h. 77.9 cm (30 11/16 in); w. 109.2 cm (43 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
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 The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut?

The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut created?

The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut made from?

The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut originate?

The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut originates from Egypt.

Is The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut in the public domain?

The Goddess Nekhbet, Temple of Hatshepsut 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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