Egyptian Artca. 1479–1425 B.C.Wig Cover: Rosettes (6) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1425 B.C. using gold, gesso, carnelian, jasper, glass — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gold, gesso, carnelian, jasper, glass |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1982 |
| Date | ca. 1479–1425 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC.
Geography
Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Wig Cover: Rosettes (6)?
Wig Cover: Rosettes (6) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Wig Cover: Rosettes (6) created?
Wig Cover: Rosettes (6) dates to ca. 1479–1425 B.C..
What material is Wig Cover: Rosettes (6) made from?
Wig Cover: Rosettes (6) is crafted from gold, gesso, carnelian, jasper, glass.
Where does Wig Cover: Rosettes (6) originate?
Wig Cover: Rosettes (6) originates from Egypt.
Is Wig Cover: Rosettes (6) in the public domain?
Wig Cover: Rosettes (6) is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026