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Incised sculpture fragment
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1390–1352 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, B501 Area 0-5m W of and between lines of N and S
Medium/Technique
Black granodiorite with black sparkly inclusions
Dimensions
Other: (Largest) 8.8 x 20.8 x 3.4 cm (3 7/16 x 8 3/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Other: (Medium) 3 x 7.6 x 10.5 cm (1 3/16 x 3 x 4 1/8 in.)
Other: (Smallest) 6.5 x 8.3 x 1.3 cm (2 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Other: (Medium) 3 x 7.6 x 10.5 cm (1 3/16 x 3 x 4 1/8 in.)
Other: (Smallest) 6.5 x 8.3 x 1.3 cm (2 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20-1-289.2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThree rectilinear fragments all from a large flat base. The largest has a corner and two worked surfaces. The other two have one small worked surface each.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, B501 Area 0-5m "W" of, and, between lines of "N" and "S" curtain walls. 1920: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan.
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