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Sculpture fragments

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III (?)
1390–1352 B.C. (?)
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, B900

Medium/Technique Black granodiorite with black sparkly inclusions
Dimensions Other: 17.6 x 19 x 6.7 cm (6 15/16 x 7 1/2 x 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number16-4-540.2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionTwo joining fragments with finished ledge forming right angle. Red inclusions. Three finished surfaces. Possibly base edge of falcon or other sculpture of like material. See Documentation.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, B900. 1916: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.