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Inscribed 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 N and S curtain
Medium/Technique
Black grano-diorite with black sparkly inclusions
Dimensions
Other: (Largest) 12 x 9 x 8.6 cm (4 3/4 x 3 9/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Other: (Smallest) 2 x 5.6 x 6.5 cm (13/16 x 2 3/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Other: (Smallest) 2 x 5.6 x 6.5 cm (13/16 x 2 3/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20-1-279b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionTwo joining fragments with one worked surface with incised hieroglyphs of two netcher signs. Cream coating on inscribed surface. See Documentation.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, B501 Area 0-5m "W" of and between "N" and "S" curtain walls. 1920: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.