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Fragment from bark shrine of Philip Arrhidaeus
Egyptian
Greco–Roman, Macedonian Dynasty, reign of Philip
332–316 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, Karnak, Temple of Amen, bark shrine
Medium/Technique
Granite
Dimensions
Overall: 166.5 x 74 x 94 cm, 2087.5 kg (65 9/16 x 29 1/8 x 37 in., 4602 lb.)
Credit Line
Gift of heirs of Francis Cabot Lowell
Accession Number75.11d
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment from the bark shrine of Philip Arrhidaeus at Karnak is carved on both sides in sunk relief. The inner face preseves parts of two registers: a procession of priests carrrying on their shoulders the bark of Amen-Re and below that above a figure of the king offering. The outer face preserves part of two registers. 77.11a-c join this block on the left.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Karnak, temple of Amen, bark shrine of Philip Arrhidaeus. 1835:collected in Egypt by John Lowell, Jr.; 1875: given to the MFA by John A. Lowell and Miss Lowell.
(Accession Date: March 18, 1875)
(Accession Date: March 18, 1875)