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Offering table of Queen Khensa
Nubian
Napatan Period, reign of Taharqa
690–664 B.C.
Findspot: Sudan, Nubia, Kurru 4
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall: 37.3 x 39.5 x 12.8 cm (14 11/16 x 15 9/16 x 5 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number19.2362
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsReligious and cult objects
DescriptionOffering table fragments in 8 pieces, joined. Inscribed "the King's wife and the royal daughter". Cartouche begins "Khensa". Has offerings sculpted in high relief in center. 80% complete. See granite offering table of Queen Khensa in Volume Kurru, page 37, Figure 11K.
ProvenanceFrom Sudan, el-Kurru, Ku 4. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.