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Torso of King Amenhotep III in jubilee dress
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1390–1352 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, B 518
Medium/Technique
Black granodiorite
Dimensions
Other: 23.5 x 13.6 x 14.5 cm (9 1/4 x 5 3/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number16-4-311
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThis fragment is the proper left half of a torso of a seated king in jubilee dress. It includes portions of the left arm and a finely-detailed broad collar with four strands. The left arm and right hand are in high relief. Part of the crook is missing. See Related record for parts of whole.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, B 518. 1916: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.