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Fragment from bark shrine of Philip Arrhidaeus

Egyptian
Greco–Roman, Macedonian Dynasty, reign of Philip
332–316 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, Karnak, Temple of Amen, bark shrine

Medium/Technique Granite
Dimensions Overall: 166.5 x 74 x 94 cm, 2087.5 kg (65 9/16 x 29 1/8 x 37 in., 4602 lb.)
Credit Line Gift of heirs of Francis Cabot Lowell
Accession Number75.11d
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionThis fragment from the bark shrine of Philip Arrhidaeus at Karnak is carved on both sides in sunk relief. The inner face preseves parts of two registers: a procession of priests carrrying on their shoulders the bark of Amen-Re and below that above a figure of the king offering. The outer face preserves part of two registers. 77.11a-c join this block on the left.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Karnak, temple of Amen, bark shrine of Philip Arrhidaeus. 1835:collected in Egypt by John Lowell, Jr.; 1875: given to the MFA by John A. Lowell and Miss Lowell.
(Accession Date: March 18, 1875)