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Head of a queen
Nubian
Meroitic Period, Natakamani– Amanitaraqide
A.D. 20–50
Medium/Technique
Sandstone, traces of gilding and Egyptian blue
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 19 x 8.5 x 13 cm (7 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.1797
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionTraces of Egyptian blue are still preserved at the once inlaid eyes. The face appears to have been gilded. Above the brow a depression meant to take a uraeus is visible. The face has distinctive cheekbones and full lips. The face may represent either King Natakamani or Queen Amanitore, both great builders of the Barkal temples.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, Temple B 500, Room B 514. April, 1916: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1924: assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.