Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using wood (ebony) measuring L. 12.1 cm — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood (ebony)
DimensionsL. 12.1 cm
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
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 Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple?

Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple created?

Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple made from?

Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple is crafted from wood (ebony).

Where does Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple originate?

Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple originates from Egypt.

Is Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple in the public domain?

Tjes-Knot Amulet from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple 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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