Inscribed and decorated fragments of a connective element, Nefertiti names
Two fragments are placed together here. Although there is no direct join, the consistent rate of convergence over their surfaces, the double-sided working, and the and the relationship of the inscriptions all point to their belonging to a single original slab. One side showed Nefertiti as holding an offering table, the object of her offering is missing. The other side names the queen and presumably showed something similar.
The convergence suggests the fragment was part of a connective element.
The convergence suggests the fragment was part of a connective element.
Artwork Details
- Title: Inscribed and decorated fragments of a connective element, Nefertiti names
- Period: New Kingdom, Amarna Period
- Dynasty: Dynasty 18
- Reign: reign of Akhenaten
- Date: ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92
- Medium: Indurated limestone
- Dimensions: H. 27 × W. 14.5 × max D. 7.9 cm (10 5/8 × 5 11/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
- Credit Line: Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1921, and Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1957 (21.9.584 and 57.180.17)
- Object Number: 21.9.584
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
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