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Stone relief: E.GA.4533.1943

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Sandstone relief carved with images of soldiers

Fragment of a sandstone relief carved with representations of soldiers, armed with clubs. This relief depicts armed soldiers who wear short 'Nubian' wigs, which were especially popular during this period and worn by both Nubians and Egyptians. The features on one of the reliefs may suggest that the subjects were Nubians, according to the usual Egyptian stereotype. However, the red paint on the skin is more usually associated with Egyptians rather than their southern (and so darker) neighbours. According to the traditions conformed to by Egyptian artists, the wig and exaggerated features may have been enough to indicate that the subjects were Nubians- the use of dark brown or black pigment to represent the southern Egyptians seems not to have been necessary here.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 4 cm
Height: 20.5 cm
Width: 26 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville

Dating

Amarna period
Eighteenth Dynasty
New Kingdom
-1351 - -1334

Materials used in production

Sandstone

Techniques used in production

Carved
Painted

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.GA.4533.1943
Primary reference Number: 58984
Oldadmincategory: SS

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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