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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1979.415
Title
Relief Fragment with the Head of an Official
Classification
Sculpture
Work Type
sculpture
Date
19th Dynasty or later
Period
New Kingdom, Dynasty 19
Culture
Egyptian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/289382

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Stone
Dimensions
26.7 x 32.2 cm (10 1/2 x 12 11/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dikran Kelekian
Accession Year
1979
Object Number
1979.415
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
This fragment comes from a larger scene in an architectural setting. It depicts the head and shoulders of an official wearing a long wig, and ornate necklace and who carries a scepter with a lotus handle. It is fragmented with a large chip from the upper left side.

Verification Level

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