Mummy of Prince Amenemhat
Unknown Artist
ca. 1550–1479 B.C.
Medium
Human remains
Dimensions
H. 74.5 cm (29 5/16 in.)
Classification
Mummy, Prince Amenemhat
Period
New Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1919
Accession Number
19.3.208a–e
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About this artwork
This Human remains by Unknown Artist from ca. 1550–1479 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 Human remains required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materia...