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Tile with Amorite chief
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, reign of Ramesses III
1184–1153 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, Medinet Habu, Palace of Ramesses III
Medium/Technique
Polychrome faience
Dimensions
Height x width: 29.5 x 5.5 cm (11 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Emily Esther Sears Fund
Accession Number03.1571
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Tile and inlays
DescriptionFaience palace tile/inlay depicting captive Amorite chief with arms bound behind back; attibutes include shaved head, black, pointed beard, yellow robe with cream, red, gray and brown fabric details; one foot and one arm missing.
ProvenanceFrom Medinet Habu, Palace of Ramesses III. 1903: purchased for the MFA from Mohamed Mohassib, Luxor, Egypt by Albert M. Lythgoe as part of a group (including 03.1566-03.1577; 03.1578a-i) for £300. (Accession Date: January 1, 1903)