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Fragment of a column with inscription of King Mentuhotep II
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, reign of Mentuhotep II
2061–2010 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Mentuhotep II
Medium/Technique
Sandstone
Dimensions
Height x width: 47.5 x 23.5 cm (18 11/16 x 9 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number07.535
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionOnce part of a hexagonal column, this fragment is inscribed with the cartouche of Mentuhotep II, who is called "the son of Ra", one of the king's official titles. Blue paint remains in the hieroglyphs.
ProvenanceFrom Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, temple of Mentuhotep II. 1907: excavated by by Edouard Naville for the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the EEF in the division of finds by the Egyptian government; voted to the MFA at EEF general meeting.
(Accession date: Occtober 10, 1907)
(Accession date: Occtober 10, 1907)