Dish
Unknown Artist
ca. 1492–1473 B.C.
Medium
Pottery
Dimensions
Diam. 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); H. 3.25 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Classification
Dish, decorated, dates
Period
New Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1936
Accession Number
36.3.64
Art Historical Context
This delicate pottery dish hails from early Dynasty 18 of Egypt's New Kingdom, dating to around 1492–1473 B.C. Crafted during a time of royal splendor under pharaohs like Thutmose I and Hatspsut, it reflects the era's burgeoning prosperity and artistic confidence. The New Kingdom marked Egypt's imperial height, with grand temples and tombs showcasing refined craftsmanship that extended even to everyday objects like this one. Measuring just 12 cm in diameter and 3. cm high, the dish is a modest yet eloquent survivor of ancient life. Made of pottery—a staple medium in Egyptian households and ri...