Mummy Mask of Khonsu
Unknown Artist
ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Medium
Painted wood and cartonnage
Dimensions
h. 48 cm (18.7/8 in)
Classification
Mask, Khonsu
Period
New Kingdom, Ramesside
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Funds from various donors, 1886
Accession Number
86.1.4
Tags
About this artwork
This Painted wood and cartonnage by Unknown Artist from ca. 1279–1213 B.C. exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Painted wood and cartonnage required specialized knowledge developed through years of tr...