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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
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
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)
(Accession Date: November 1, 1898)