limestone column

Limestone column relief fragment showing the feet of Nefertiti, who is wearing sandals and a floor length pleated garment. The distinct representation of the left and right feet was a characteristic of the Amarna period used exclusively for members of the royal family. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: 18th dynasty, Amarna period. Place of Origin: Tell El-Amarna, 1352-1336 BC. Material Size: limestone, h = 23 cms, l = 47 cms. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Christie's, London . Location: 72.