Part of Vase Handle
Unknown Artist
ca. 1390–1352 B.C.
Medium
Faience, white with red and blue decoration
Dimensions
L. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in)
Classification
Vase, handle fragment
Period
New Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1911
Accession Number
11.215.497
Art Historical Context
This delicate fragment of a vase handle dating to around 1390–1352 B.C. during Egypt's New Kingdom (Dynasty 18), offers a glimpse into the opulent artistry of the reign of Amenhotep III, a pharaoh whose prosperous era saw grand temples and lavish royal commissions. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Egyptian Art collection, this—acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1911—once adorned a ceremonial or elite vessel, highlighting the Egyptians' mastery of everyday luxury in household and ritual objects. Crafted from faience, a signature Egyptian material made by molding quartz-based paste, firin...