Nubian. <em>Nubian Comrades</em>, ca. 1352–1213 B.C.E. Sandstone, 15 1/2 x 21 7/16 in. (39.4 x 54.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 37.413. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.413_SL1.jpg)

Nubian. Nubian Comrades, ca. 1352–1213 B.C.E. Sandstone, 15 1/2 x 21 7/16 in. (39.4 x 54.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 37.413. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.413_SL1.jpg)

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Nubian Comrades

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

On View: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

This fragment of a battle scene shows two Nubian warriors. The man on the right has been wounded in combat. He is supported by a fellow soldier who carries a long Sudanese bow.

Egyptian artisans developed different conventions to depict foreigners. In this example, the hoop earrings and the fleshy folds extending from the nostrils to the corners of the mouth identify these men as Nubians.

CULTURES Nubian; Egyptian

MEDIUM Sandstone

Place Excavated: Sesebi, Sudan (ancient Nubia)

DATES ca. 1352–1213 B.C.E.

DYNASTY late Dynasty 18

PERIOD New Kingdom, Amarna Period or later

DIMENSIONS 15 1/2 x 21 7/16 in. (39.4 x 54.4 cm) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 37.413

CREDIT LINE Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Large brown sandstone block with two heads in raised relief. The heads are facing and each wears a large circular earring. Condition: Minor chips.Condition very satisfactory.

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MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view on the 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

CAPTION Nubian. Nubian Comrades, ca. 1352–1213 B.C.E. Sandstone, 15 1/2 x 21 7/16 in. (39.4 x 54.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 37.413. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.413_SL1.jpg)

IMAGE overall, 37.413_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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