Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I)
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1550–1525 B.C.

Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18, early) created in ca. 1550–1525 B.C. using steatite (glazed) measuring H. 1.4 cm (9/16 cm); w. 1.2 cm (2.6 in); th. 0.5 cm (3/16… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite (glazed)
DimensionsH. 1.4 cm (9/16 cm); w. 1.2 cm (2.6 in); th. 0.5 cm (3/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1550–1525 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

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

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I)?

Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I) created?

Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I) dates to ca. 1550–1525 B.C..

What material is Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I) made from?

Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I) is crafted from steatite (glazed).

Where does Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I) originate?

Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I) originates from Egypt.

Is Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I) in the public domain?

Winged Griffin Plaque Inscibed with the Name Nebpehtyre (Ahmose I) 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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