Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1353–1336 B.C. using red quartzite measuring H. 10.4 x W. 16.5 x D. 3.3 to est 8.5 cm; cartouche with… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRed quartzite
DimensionsH. 10.4 x W. 16.5 x D. 3.3 to est 8.5 cm; cartouche with 2.3, some variability
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1957
Dateca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1353 BC – 1336 BC.

Geography

Origin: Middle Egypt, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides?

Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides created?

Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides dates to ca. 1353–1336 B.C..

What material is Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides made from?

Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides is crafted from red quartzite.

Where does Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides originate?

Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides originates from Egypt.

Is Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides in the public domain?

Two-sided curved element with names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on both sides 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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