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Incised sculpture fragments
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1390–1352 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, B501, 0-5m between lines of N & S curtain walls
Medium/Technique
Black grano-diorite with black sparkly inclusions
Dimensions
Other (Largest): 3.3 x 5.4 x 1 cm (1 5/16 x 2 1/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20-1-289.3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionOne fragment with one narrow flat worked surface and possible hieroglyph.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, B501, area 0-5m between lines of North & South curtain walls. 1920: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.