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Donkey with packs on its back

Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom
ca. 1991–1450 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 114
This little donkey is made of unfired clay. Four twigs have been stuck into its back to hold what are probably intended to represent sacks of grain. The donkey and sacks were found inside a pot (12.181.272a) that was discovered during excavations conducted by Howard Carter in the area of Hatshepsut's temple.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Donkey with packs on its back
  • Period: Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 13–18
  • Date: ca. 1991–1450 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut Temenos area, inside pot 12.181.272a, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1906–11
  • Medium: Clay, twigs
  • Dimensions: Donkey: L. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in); Packs: L. 1.8–3.9 cm (11/16–1 9/16 in)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
  • Object Number: 12.181.272b–k
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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