Writing Board
Unknown Artist
570–525 B.C.
Medium
Wood, ink
Dimensions
H. 34 × W. 22 × Th. 3.8 cm (13 3/8 × 8 11/16 × 1 1/2 in.)
Classification
Writing Board
Period
Late Period, Saite
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1911
Accession Number
11.150.25
Art Historical Context
Step into the world of ancient Egyptian education with this intriguing *Writing Board* from Egypt's Late Period, specifically the Saite Dynasty (Dynasty 26, ca. 570–525 B.C.). Crafted from wood and inscribed with ink, this portable slab measures 34 × 22 × 3.8 cm, making it a practical tool for daily use. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1911, it now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Egyptian Art collection, offering a tangible glimpse into the scribal schools of the time. During the Saite era, often called Egypt's "renaissance," there was a revival of classical Old Kingdom styles...