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Fragment of seated statuette of Merymose (?)
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1390–1352 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, 503
Medium/Technique
Granodiorite
Dimensions
Other: 4.5 x 5 x 3.6 cm (1 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number16-4-314d.2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionCorner base fragment with two dressed surfaces. From Merymose (King's Son of Kush) or others made of this stone. One loose chip.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, 503. 1916: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.