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Sculpture fragments

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 reign of Amenhotep III (?)
1390–1352 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, B501 area

Medium/Technique Black granodiorite with black sparkly inclusions
Dimensions Other: 11.5 x 8 x 3.9 cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20-1-288.1
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionFive unidentifiable modeled fragments, plus a small chip that has broken off.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, B501 area, West of and between lines of North & South curtain wall. 1920: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.