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Fragment of seated statuette of Merymose
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1390–1352 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, B502 Ex.4 debris
Medium/Technique
Granodiorite
Dimensions
Other: 11 x 8.4 x 4 cm (4 5/16 x 3 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number19-12-162
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFragment of seated statuette of Merymose, King's Son of Kush. Right elbow and portion of right side of body just above navel and bit of the waistband of kilt. Joins with 16-3-186, 16-4-122, 20-1-109 and Eg.Inv.11795. The stone is black granodiorite.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, B502 Ex.4 debris. 1919: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.