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Fragment of an inscribed balustrade
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten
1349–1336 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tell el-Amarna
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Society by subscription
Accession Number37.7
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionPart of one column inscription. It reads, "Merytaten, born of the King's Wife, Nefertiti".
ProvenanceFrom Tell el Amarna, Great Palace. Excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund;
gift of Egypt Exploration Society through the Hon. Robert Bass
gift of Egypt Exploration Society through the Hon. Robert Bass