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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
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
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.