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Trial Piece with Relief of Head of Akhenaten
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Limestone, New Kingdom Amarna Period, Dynasty 18
Rights: Public Domain
Egyptian Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Purchase Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift 1966
Title: Trial Piece with Relief of Head of Akhenaten
Description:
Limestone, New Kingdom Amarna Period, Dynasty 18.
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