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Fragment of decorative tile
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, reign of Ramesses III
1184–1153 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tell el Yahudiyeh
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 6.8 x 2.3 x 7.3 cm (2 11/16 x 7/8 x 2 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number88.995
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Tile and inlays
Description"Palace of Ramesses III" the same clay and texture as a preciding: a portion of the finished edge: non-descript winged figure on the upper surface in shiny white - and yellow glaze deeply molded in ribs.
ProvenanceFrom Palace of Ramesses III, Tell-el-Yahudiyeh. 1888: excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; received by the MFA by subscription from the Egypt Exploration Fund.