1. Black granite fragment of an Egyptian statue base, probably dating to the Late Period, Dynasty 30, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 378 - 30 BC. The fragment shows the remains of a relief cartouche on its top surface and two partially preserved vertical columns of incised hieroglyphic text. On its side edge, three figures of kneeling deities are carved in sunk relief. Each holds an offering tray and a libation vessel. The fragment joins another fragment in this collection, catalogue number 6279, accession ; group 1950 (Barringer collection). Max. L. 21 cm, H. 10 cm. Egypt.; YPM ANT 250325

Geographic region:

Egypt

Time period:

Late Period

Medium:

stone