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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1984.197
Title
Early Amarna Relief Fragment depicting a bearded Syrian
Classification
Sculpture
Work Type
sculpture
Date
1365-1340 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)
Period
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
Culture
Egyptian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/289673

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Sandstone
Technique
Carved
Dimensions
22.8 x 39.4 cm (9 x 15 1/2 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Marian H. Phinney Fund
Accession Year
1984
Object Number
1984.197
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Carved in sunken relief and depicting a bearded Syrian, probably in the presence of Akhenaten, his hand raised in a gesture of homage. Karnak, Early Amarna Period

Verification Level

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