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Head of Akhenaten

New Kingdom, Amarna Period
ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 121
Among the fragments of statuary discovered in an ancient dump to the south of the Great Aten Temple were two fragments of a head of the king wearing the nemes. A quadrant of the dome of the head is preserved with a narrow slit-like eye and the upper edge of the king's ear, along with a fragment preserving the long lappet of the king's striped nemes headdress hanging down to one side.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Head of Akhenaten
  • 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, red paint
  • Dimensions: H. 31.5 x W. at cheek ca. 8.5 x total D. 23 cm
  • Credit Line: Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1921
  • Object Number: 21.9.608
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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