Kitchen Scene

Medium: Limestone, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

• Hermopolis, Egypt

Dates:ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 8 7/16 x 21 1/4 in. (21.5 x 54 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity
• Ancient Egyptian Art

Accession Number: 62.149

Image: CUR.62.149_wwg7.jpg,West Wing gallery 7 installation

Catalogue Description:
Limestone relief. Scene within house (or palace?). At right, servant sweeping yard which contains entrance, tiny garden and enclosure for sandals. Center, two servants carrying huge jar on pole. At left, curious domestic scenes, perhaps cooking. Condition: Chipped along upper edge. Scattered chips on surface.

Brooklyn Museum