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Rosette inlay
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 19
1295–1186 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tell el-Yahudiya, Palace of Ramesses III
Medium/Technique
Polychrome faience
Dimensions
Diameter x depth: 3.3 x 0.6 cm (1 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number88.1011
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Tile and inlays
DescriptionThis circular inlay of polychrome faience bears a gray rosette/flower design with 8 inlaid inner petals of white with a raised central yellow circle. It appears that much of the original surface glaze has worn away, leaving colors that are evident, but somewhat muted.
ProvenanceFromTell el-Yahudiya, palace of Ramesses III. 1887-88: excavated by William Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the Egyptian government; awarded to the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund. (Accession Date: January 1, 1888)