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Relief fragment

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten
1349–1336 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, el-Amarna, Number 62

Medium/Technique Sandstone
Dimensions Height x Length: 23 x 26.5 cm (9 1/16 x 10 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Society by subscription
Accession Number36.91
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionWhite sandstone block with sunk relief fragment. It is the figure of a kneeling man. Traces of red remain on the arm and leg. There is yellow paint on the background. The figure has a fat belly, characteristic of the shape human figures took during the reign of Akhenaton.
ProvenanceFrom el-Amarna, 1934-5, No. 62. Gift of Egypt Exploration Society through Mrs. Gaston Smith & Group