Relief Fragment , "hr" hieroglyph
Unknown Artist
ca. 1479–1458 B.C.
Medium
limestone
Dimensions
H. 10 cm (3 15/16 in); w. 13 cm (5 1/8 in)
Classification
Relief, hr hieroglyph
Period
New Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Morton C. Nichols, 1950
Accession Number
50.19.3
Tags
About this artwork
This work from New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Upper Egypt, Thebes, dating to ca. 1479–1458 B.C., provides valuable insight into the artistic practices and material culture of its era. Ancient Egyptian art developed over millennia, creating a sophisticated visual language that expressed religious beliefs, political power, and cultural values through carefully codified forms and symbols. Carved from limestone, this sculptural work demonstrates the demanding art of stone carving. Working in stone require...