Egyptian Artca. 1353–1336 B.C.Part of a small block with names of the Aten preserved on opposite sides and names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on one preserved end is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1353–1336 B.C. using red quartzite measuring H. 8.5 x W. 7.6 x D. 5.5 cm, oriented from most complete… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Red quartzite |
| Dimensions | H. 8.5 x W. 7.6 x D. 5.5 cm, oriented from most complete Aten cartouche side; cartouche W. 6 cm |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1921 |
| Date | ca. 1353–1336 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1353 BC – 1336 BC.
Geography
Origin: Middle Egypt, Egypt. 
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Part of a small block with names of the Aten preserved on opposite sides and names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on one preserved end dates to ca. 1353–1336 B.C..
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Part of a small block with names of the Aten preserved on opposite sides and names of Akhenaten and Nefertiti on one preserved end is crafted from red quartzite.
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