Relief of Ramses II

Unknownca. 1279-1213 B.C.E.

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Fragmentary head of Rameses II in painted sunk relief, limestone - Nemes headdress with uraeus and ceremonial beard. Preserved from top of head to shoulders. Condition: Fair. Numerous chips on surface. Portions stained. Good workmanship.

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Title: Relief of Ramses II
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: ca. 1279-1213 B.C.E.
Type: Book
Rights: Museum Collection Fund
External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3066/Relief_of_Ramses_II
Medium: Limestone, paint
Possible place collected: Abydos, Egypt
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: XIX Dynasty
Dimensions: 15 x 17 in. (38.1 x 43.2 cm)
Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession number: 11.670

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