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Rosette inlay
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, reign of Ramesses III
1184–1153 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Probably from Tell el-Yahudiya
Medium/Technique
Polychrome faience
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number1979.581
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Tile and inlays
DescriptionLarge polychrome faience rosette inlay with large rosette, central button missing.
ProvenanceFrom the palace of Ramses III at Tell el-Yehudia. By 1979: Mrs Horace L. Mayer collection; November 1979: Given by Mrs. Mayer to the MFA.