Horses Harnessed to a Chariot
Description
Talatat, horses. New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten, ca. 1353–1336 B.C. Limestone, paint. H. 22.9 (9 in); W. 52.1 (20 1/2 in); Th. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in). Probably originally from: Amarna (Akhetaten). Subject: Horses. Credit: Gift of Norbert Schimmel, 1985.
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Carved limestone relief showing harnessed horses attached to a chariot, with traces of paint and clear details of bridles and reins.
The image shows a horizontal limestone relief plaque with two horses depicted in profile, linked by a yoke/curved harness elements. Visible sculpted lines and incised/raised details suggest tack such as bridles, reins, and collar/harness straps. Portions of the background are left plain, while the animals’ bodies and legs receive the most modeling. Faint remnants of pigment appear along some outlines and surfaces, consistent with painted relief. No readable hieroglyphic, cartouches, or other inscriptions are visible in the provided image, and no Greek/Coptic/Arabic text can be confirmed.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116251893 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 1985.328.18 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544062 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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