See 35.1.12

New Kingdom, Ramesside

ca. 1279–1213 B.C.

Not on view

This dado tile (35.1.19) was part of the bannister of a stairway leading to a throne platform. The main panels of the platform are decorated with relief figures depicting Egypt's neighbors to the south and east. The man on the tile to which this has been joined (35.1.12)This man is shown paying homage to the Egyptian king. Because of the consistency with which Egyptian artists rendered the dress and identifying characteristics of foreign peoples, even fragmentary figures such as this one can be can be identified by his beard and his elaborately embroidered garment as a Syrian.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: See 35.1.12
Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 19
Reign: reign of Ramesses II
Date: ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Qantir (Piramesse), Palace of Ramesses II
Medium: Faience, paint
Dimensions: L. 22 cm (8 11/16 in), W. 22 cm (8 11/16 in), D. 5.8 cm (2 1/4 in)
Credit Line: Purchase, Rogers Fund, Edward S. Harkness Gift and by exchange, 1922, 1929, 1935
Object Number: 35.1.19
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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