Oblong Plaque Depicting Ramesses II Smiting Enemies, opposite side relief scene of Isis and Nephthys flanking falcon labeled Horus son of Isis
Unknown
ca. 1279–1213 B.C. · Glazed steatite · Egyptian Art
On one side, Ramesses II is shown standing and smiting two captives with a mace. A lion accompanies the king. His cartouches and titulary are inscribed around the scene. On the other side is an image of Harakhty as a falcon flanked by the images of Isis and Nephthys.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
- Medium
- Glazed steatite
- Department
- Egyptian Art
- Credit line
- Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
