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Dancers with Instruments

New Kingdom, Amarna Period
ca. 1347–1330 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 099
This scene takes place as the king's procession, not visible on this block, arrives at the temple. The arrival is met by a man blasting a trumpet and by a group of women who jubilate while one plays a rectangular tambourine. Judging from their long straight hair and simple clothing, these are not court ladies. A young boy accompanies them and probably holds a frond, although it is partly obscured.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Dancers with Instruments
  • Period: New Kingdom, Amarna Period
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Reign: reign of Akhenaten
  • Date: ca. 1347–1330 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu); Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten)
  • Medium: Limestone, paint
  • Dimensions: H. 25 × W. 37.2 × Th. 4 cm, 6.3 kg (9 13/16 × 14 5/8 × 1 9/16 in., 13.8 lb.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Norbert Schimmel, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.328.11
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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