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Head of Akhenaton
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten
1352–1336 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Sandstone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 16 x 20 x 2.5 cm (6 5/16 x 7 7/8 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Wunderman Foundation, New York
Accession Number63.1050
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThe head of king Akhenaton is executed in sunken relief on this sandstone fragment. He is shown in profile, facing the right, with his arms raised in a position of worship. The rays of solar disk, the Aten are pointing towards his face, holding ankhs, the symbol of life. The block has been broken and mended, and the surface is scratched and worn.
ProvenanceBy 1963, Wunderman Foundation in New York.