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Plaque from a foundation deposit
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, reign of Ramesses III
1184–1153 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Abydos
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x width: 3.3 x 2 cm (1 5/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1768
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
DescriptionPlaque of blue glazed composition in the form of a heh-sign, the hieroglyph for "millions."
ProvenanceFrom Abydos. 1903: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund. (Accession Date: January 1, 1903)