Model of the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri

Modern (model); New Kingdom (original)
Project Supervisor Howard I. Cornell American
Model A.D. 1934–1935; Original ca. 1473–1458 B.C.
Not on view
The model was originally displayed surrounded with depictions of the mountain cliffs. This part was removed when the model was retired. The model suffered from its long time in underground storage and was cleaned and restored in 2013 by Anne Serrotta to be sent to Tokyo for a loan exhibition. The small figures of sculpture etc, which had disappeared, were not replaced. No attempt was made to integrate the latest discoveries by the Polish Mission.

For an essay on this model, see Model of the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Model of the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri
  • Artist: Project Supervisor Howard I. Cornell
  • Period: Modern (model); New Kingdom (original)
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Reign: reign of Hatshepsut
  • Date: Model A.D. 1934–1935; Original ca. 1473–1458 B.C.
  • Geography: Original from Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Medium: Wood, plaster
  • Dimensions: L. 289.6 cm (114 in.); W. 124.8 cm (49 1/8 in.); H. 65.4 cm (25 3/4 in.)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Funds from the Architects Relief Committee and the Work Relief Bureau, 1934
  • Object Number: 2012.139
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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