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Cow plaque

New Kingdom
ca. 1473–1458 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 117
This metal plaque depicts a cow with a sundisk between its horns, which is a common representation of the goddess Hathor. From the cow's neck hangs a lotos flower. The piece was excavated at Deir el-Bahari, close to a shrine for this goddess. Most likely the plaque had been deposited at this shrine, as a donation to the deity.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cow plaque
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Reign: Joint reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III
  • Date: ca. 1473–1458 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Debris from the Hathor shrine, MMA excavations, 1923–24
  • Medium: Copper
  • Dimensions: H. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.); W. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
  • Object Number: 23.3.105
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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