Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy)
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1000–945 B.C.

Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21, second half) created in ca. 1000–945 B.C. using wax measuring H. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWax
DimensionsH. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1925
Dateca. 1000–945 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 21, second half dynasty. The estimated date range is 1000 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy)?

Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy) created?

Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy) dates to ca. 1000–945 B.C..

What material is Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy) made from?

Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy) is crafted from wax.

Where does Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy) originate?

Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy) originates from Egypt.

Is Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy) in the public domain?

Viscera figure with baboon head (Hapy) 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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