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Falcon (?) sculpture fragment
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III (?)
1390–1352 B.C. (?)
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, B 1000 well
Medium/Technique
Granodiorite
Dimensions
Other: 12.6 x 10 x 4.1 cm (4 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number16-4-21.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionOne fragment with one worked face. Black granodiorite with red inclusions. Possibly base edge of falcon or other sculpture of like material.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, B 1000 well. 1916: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.