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Period64 works2345 BC – 2010 BCFirst Intermediate Period is a historical period encompassing 64 works in The Met collection, dated 2345 BC – 2010 BC. Works from this period are predominantly classified within the Egyptian Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 64 |
| Top Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date Range | 2345 BC – 2010 BC |
Notable Works
Blade inscribed for the Overseer of Upper Egypt Idi
Design Amulet with a Hippopotamus (? ) Head on the Back…
Design amulet, Cow and Calf on the Back, Device showing…
Dish with a folded rim
Frieze from the tomb of Mereri
Frieze from the tomb of Mereri
Frieze from the tomb of Mereri
Frieze from the tomb of Mereri
Frieze from the tomb of Mereri
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by First Intermediate Period are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 64 works related to First Intermediate Period.
What is the date range of First Intermediate Period?
Works associated with First Intermediate Period span from 2345 BC – 2010 BC.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026