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Relief inscription
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos?
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 21 x 48 x 9.5 cm (8 1/4 x 18 7/8 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number49.1917
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionLimestone block with part of a hieroglyphic inscription in fine low relief. There are 5 vertical and 1 horizontal line of inscription. The edges of the block are chipped. The back was sawn off in modern times. It was cleaned by Young in 1950.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: [Exped. Photo] C 14570
Provenance not known; found in Egyptian Basement in 1949 where it had been for many years. Perhaps from E.E.F. excavations at Abydos (???)
Provenance not known; found in Egyptian Basement in 1949 where it had been for many years. Perhaps from E.E.F. excavations at Abydos (???)