Inscribed Element, possibly back pillar with Aten cartouche
Object type: Inscribed Element, possibly back pillar, Aten cartouche
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 18
Reign: reign of Akhenaten
Date: ca. 1353–1336 B.C.
Medium: Indurated limestone
Dimensions: H. 7.7 × W. 9.7 × D. 5.2 cm (3 1/16 × 3 13/16 × 2 1/16 in.); Carved surface H. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)
Geography: From    Egypt Middle Egypt Amarna (Akhetaten)
Locale: Great Temple of the Aten
Locus: pit outside southern wall
Excavation: Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92
Credit line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1957
Accession year: 1957