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Foundation deposit plaque with cartouche of Sheshonq V
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22
945–712 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 5.8cm (2 5/16in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number66.1033
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
DescriptionRectangular plaque of bronze with cartouche of Dynasty 22 ruler Sheshonq V, reading: "Userpehty, Son of Re, Sheshonq."
ProvenanceBy 1930: Horace L. Mayer (d. 1968) collection; loaned to the MFA by Horace L. Mayer May 7, 1930; given to the MFA by Horace L. Mayer December 14, 1966.