Limestone fragment with sunk relief decoration dating to the Amarna Period (c. 1346–1336 BC). The fragment depicts the foot of a figure on the left, which is likely a representation of Akhenaten. Traces of red pigment remain on the foot and sandal of the figure. In front is an offering table, which is inscribed with the three royal cartouches. The cartouche on the far right contains the prenomen of Akhenaten (Neferkheperure-waenre); the central cartouche contains Akhenaten’s nomen (Akhenaten); the cartouche on the left contains the name of Akhenaten’s wife, Nefertiti (Neferneferuaten Nefertiti). The scene likely depicted Akhenaten and Nefertiti, accompanied by their children, making an offering to the Aten. It is unknown what type of monument this fragment originates from. It was previously in the collection of the Kent family, who list it as coming from Flinders Petrie’s excavation at Amarna. Petrie excavated the site during the 1891–92 season. The fragment was later bequeathed to Harrogate Museum in 1968.
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