Mesu Smelling a Lotus

New Kingdom

ca. 1525–1504 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 117

This fragment depicts a woman named Mesu. She was probably a sister of Hery, the owner of tomb TT 12 at Thebes.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Mesu Smelling a Lotus
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 18
Reign: reign of Amenhotep I
Date: ca. 1525–1504 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Tomb of Heri (TT 12)
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: H. 17 cm (6 11/16 in); w. 18 cm (7 1/16 in)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Morton C. Nichols, 1950
Object Number: 50.19.4
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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