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Jar from the Burial of the Child Amenhotep

New Kingdom
ca. 1479–1458 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 116
In the tomb of the child Amenhotep (36.3.153), six jars had been placed on either side of the coffin. The contents of the jars indicated that they had once held various liquids. Three of the jars (including 36.3.161. 36.3.164) are decorated with geometric patterns in red and black paint. One of the undecorated jars (36.3.162) still has its closure of linen cloth that covers the mouth andhas been tied in a square knot around the neck.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Jar from the Burial of the Child Amenhotep
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Reign: Joint reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III
  • Date: ca. 1479–1458 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, below the Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), burial of Amenhotep, Pot D, MMA excavations, 1935–36
  • Medium: Pottery, paint
  • Dimensions: H. 36 cm (14 3/16 in.); Diam. of mouth 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); Greatest diam. 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); D. 35 cm (13 3/4 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1936
  • Object Number: 36.3.161
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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