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Fragment of decorative tile
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, reign of Ramesses III
1186–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tell el Yahudiyeh
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 2.5 x 7.5 cm (4 5/16 x 1 x 2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number88.1001
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Tile and inlays
DescriptionCoarse gritty reddish brown fabric; portion of dress of captive with a tassel; dull purple with white lines; decorated border of brown; background is gray-green; glaze has disappeared.
ProvenanceFrom Palace of Ramesses III, Tel-el-Yahudiyeh. 1888: excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; received by the MFA by subscription from the Egypt Exploration Fund.