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Fragments of floral inlays
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, reign of Ramses III
1184–1153 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tell el-Yahudiya, Palace of Ramesses III
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Length x width: 6.1 x 3.8 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number88.1005
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Tile and inlays
DescriptionFaience inlay fragments in the shape of a lotus flower of blue-green, dark purple, and red-brown colors; under surface has a white glaze.
ProvenanceFrom Tell el-Yahudiya, palace of Ramesses III. 1886–87, Naville excavations for the Egypt Exploration Fund (EEF); assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; December 22, 1887, voted to the MFA by the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1888)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1888)