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Torus molding
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, reign of Ramesses III
1184–1153 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x depth: 14.5 x 5.5 cm (5 11/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Emily Esther Sears Fund
Accession Number03.1578a-i
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements
DescriptionThese objects are pieces of faience torus molding. They are rectangular slabs molded into semi-cylindrical shapes.
a: An end piece.
b-h: mid sections
i: One section broken in three pieces.
The edges are light blue. There is a diagonal depressed band on each section that contains/contained fragments of gold leaf.
a: An end piece.
b-h: mid sections
i: One section broken in three pieces.
The edges are light blue. There is a diagonal depressed band on each section that contains/contained fragments of gold leaf.
ProvenanceSaid to be from 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. Acquired with funds from the Emily Esther Sears Fund.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1903)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1903)