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Left forepaw fragment of sphinx
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep II
1427–1400 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, B502 Ex.2 debris
Medium/Technique
Black granodiorite
Dimensions
Other: 21 x 13.2 x 12.2 cm (8 1/4 x 5 3/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number19-12-13
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionLeft forepaw of sphinx on the head of a captive enemy and part of base with fragmentary incised inscription. Badly cracked. This joins with 16-3-314. See also 19-12-70.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, B502 Ex.2 debris. 1919: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.