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Fragment of inlay with cornflowers

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten
1349–1336 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, el-Amarna, Broad hall, No. 35/51 d.

Medium/Technique Polychrome faience
Dimensions Height: 3.7cm (1 7/16in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Society by subscription
Accession Number37.12
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DescriptionFragment of polychrome faience inlay representing cornflowers; lines in black with various shades of blue-green pigment.
ProvenanceFrom el-Amarna; 1035-1936: excavated by the Egypt Exploration Society at el-Amarna, Broad Hall, No. 35/51 d.; by 1937: assigned to the Egypt Exploration Society by the government of Egypt; 1937: given to the MFA by the Egypt Exploration Society through the Hon. Robert Bass.