Pair of Sandals from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu
In 1905, Theodore M. Davis found a nearly intact tomb (KV 46) in the Valley of the Kings. KV 46 contained the burials of Yuya and Tjuyu, the parents of Queen Tiye, principal wife of Amenhotep III, mother of Akhenaten, and grandmother of Tutankhamun.
Davis was allowed to keep a portion of the finds which he later gave to the Museum. These include three finely crafted shabtis, two shabti boxes, some shabti tools, two sealed jars, and this pair of sandals. The sandals are made of plaited grass and reeds, with the toe and side straps made of split papyrus.
Davis was allowed to keep a portion of the finds which he later gave to the Museum. These include three finely crafted shabtis, two shabti boxes, some shabti tools, two sealed jars, and this pair of sandals. The sandals are made of plaited grass and reeds, with the toe and side straps made of split papyrus.
Artwork Details
- Title: Pair of Sandals from the Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu
- Period: New Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 18
- Reign: reign of Amenhotep III
- Date: ca. 1390–1352 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu (KV 46), Davis/Quibell & Weigall excavations, 1905
- Medium: Grass, reed, papyrus
- Dimensions: Left: L. 30.4 cm (11 1516 in.); W. 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); H. 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Right: L. 30.4 cm (11 15/16 in.); W. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); H. 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Gift of Theodore M. Davis, 1910
- Object Number: 10.184.1a, b
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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