Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1550–1525 B.C.

Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1525 B.C. using faience measuring H. 18 cm (7 1/16 in.); W. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.); Th. 1 cm… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsH. 18 cm (7 1/16 in.); W. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.); Th. 1 cm (3/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1550–1525 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari?

Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari created?

Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari dates to ca. 1550–1525 B.C..

What material is Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari made from?

Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari is crafted from faience.

Where does Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari originate?

Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari originates from Egypt.

Is Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari in the public domain?

Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari 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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