Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1400–1390 B.C.

By Charles K. Wilkinson

Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1390 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 32.5 cm (12 13/16 in); w. 18.5 cm (7 5/16… attributed to Charles K. Wilkinson — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumTempera on paper
Dimensionsfacsimile: h. 32.5 cm (12 13/16 in); w. 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in) scale 1:1 framed: h. 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in); w. 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateca. 1400–1390 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1390 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet?

Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet created?

Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet dates to ca. 1400–1390 B.C..

What material is Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet made from?

Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet is crafted from tempera on paper.

Where does Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet originate?

Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet originates from Egypt.

Is Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet in the public domain?

Wild Dog in the Desert, Tomb of Amenemopet 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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