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Reliefs of Thutmose III
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose III
1479–1425 B.C.
Findspot: Sudan, Kumma, Temple of Amenhotep II (reused in foundation)
Medium/Technique
Painted sandstone
Dimensions
height x width (a/b): 88.6 x 112/106.5 cm (34 7/8 x 44 1/8/41, 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.1510a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionTwo fitted sandstone slabs forming a corner (block b includes the corner); sunk relief with blue pigment depicting: (a) Tuthomsis III, facing right, with vulture above, before the ram-headed Khnum who holds a was-scepter; (b) a similar scene, reversed; both blocks also carry vertical columns of hieroglyphic text which include names, titles, and epithets of King Thutmose III.
ProvenanceKumma, temple of Amenhotep II (reused in foundation). 1924: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition ); 1925: assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.
(Accession Date: March 1, 1924)
(Accession Date: March 1, 1924)