Heads of Two Nubians

New Kingdom, Amarna Period
ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
Not on view
The two Nubians depicted in this fragments are probably soldiers of the king's bodyguard.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Heads of Two Nubians
  • Period: New Kingdom, Amarna Period
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Reign: reign of Akhenaten
  • Date: ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu); Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten)
  • Medium: Limestone, paint
  • Dimensions: h. 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in); w. 46.7 cm (18 3/8 in)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Norbert Schimmel, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.328.19
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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