Carpenter's Chisel from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple

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ca. 1479–1458 B.C. · Wood, Copper alloy · Egyptian Art

This chisel is one of many full-size carpenter's tools found in the foundation deposits connected with the temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, many of which were inscribed with her throne name, Maatkare (see 22.3.247 and 96.4.7).

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Medium

Wood, Copper alloy

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922