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Fragment of cobra hood
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Amenhotep III
1390–1352 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal
Medium/Technique
Black granodiorite
Dimensions
Other: 7.8 x 6.2 x 7 cm (3 1/16 x 2 7/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.11699g
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThe piece joins the front of the edge of the hood of cobra 21.11699a-f.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal. excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.