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Relief of a king
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 19
1295–1186 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tell Nabasha
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x Width x Depth: 63.5 x 40 x 25 cm (25 x 15 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)
Legacy dimension: .500 W. .620 H.
Legacy dimension: .500 W. .620 H.
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.663
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis fragment, executed in deep sunk relief, depicts the head and left upper torso of a Ramesside king facing right. He is wearing a broad collar and the blue crown with uraeus. There are traces of color in the crevices.
ProvenanceFrom Tell Nabasha. 1886: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 1, 1887.
(Accession date: June 1, 1887)
(Accession date: June 1, 1887)