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Tile with Hittite chief
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, reign of Ramesses III
1184–1153 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, Medinet Habu, Palace of Ramesses III, Notes: Egypt (Medinet Habu, palace of Ramesses III)
Medium/Technique
Polychrome faience
Dimensions
Height x width: 16.8 x 5.5 cm (6 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Emily Esther Sears Fund
Accession Number03.1569
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Tile and inlays
DescriptionCaptive with hands tied over head; black beard and hair; headdress and drapery of gray, terracotta, cream and yellow glaze. Lower part broken.
ProvenanceFrom Medinet Habu, Palace of Ramesses III. 1903: purchased for the MFA from Mohamed Mohassib, Luxor, Egypt by Albert M. Lythgoe as part of a group (including 03.1566-03.1577; 03.1578a-i) for £300. (Accession Date: January 1, 1903)