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Fragment of an inscription

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–20
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Dendara

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Height x width: 28 x 16 cm (11 x 6 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number98.1051
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionParts of two columns of hieroglyphs remain on this architectural fragment. They bear parts of the titulary of a king. Although the surface is badly worn, traces of color remain, indicating that the relief was once brightly painted.
ProvenanceFrom Dendara. 1898: excavated by William Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; presented to the MFA at the general meeting of the EEF.
(Accession Date: November 1, 1898)