faience

Glazed Tile with Palms

One of many decorated architectural tiles from el Amarna, this example shows two majestic doum palms and a series of unusual vertical leaves that have not been identified.

• Medium: Faience
• Possible Place Collected: El Amarna, Egypt
• Dates: ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E.
• Dynasty: late XVIII Dynasty
• Period: New Kingdom
• Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. (10.8 x 9.2 cm)  (show scale)
   
  

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• Collections:Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Amarna Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor