Fragment of a Face
ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Although only the lower portion of this face survives, the shape of the lips and chin show that it is an early representation of Akhenaten or his chief queen, Nefertiti. In all probability this piece served as a mold to make a large inlay of glass or faience (a man-made substance resembling glass made of ground quartz held together by an alkaline binder).
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- Limestone
- Medium
- limestone
- Locations
- Place excavated: Tell el-Amarna, Egypt
- Dynasty
- late Dynasty 18
- Dimensions
- 3 7/8 x 4 7/16 x 7/8 in. (9.8 x 11.2 x 2.3 cm)
- Accession Number
- 36.875
- Credit Line
- Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society
- Exhibitions
- Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
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