Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1390–1352 B.C.

By Nina de Garis Davies

Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1352 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 17 cm (6 11/16 in); w. 42 cm (16 9/16… attributed to Nina de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 17 cm (6 11/16 in); w. 42 cm (16 9/16 in) scale 1:4 framed: h. 21 cm 98 1/4 in); w. 47 cm (18 1/2 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1948
Dateca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

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

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer?

Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer created?

Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer dates to ca. 1390–1352 B.C..

What material is Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer made from?

Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer originate?

Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer originates from Egypt.

Is Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer in the public domain?

Two Inscribed Architrave Fragments, Tomb of Amenemhat Surer 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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