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Relief of King Nebhepetra-Mentuhotep II
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11
2140–1991 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Thebes (Luxor), Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Mentuhotep II
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x thickness: 36 x 20 x 10 cm (14 3/16 x 7 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number06.2473
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionThis relief fragment portrays the founder of the Middle Kingdom, king Nebhetepra Mentuhetep. He is shown in profile and faces the right. It is finished in red, black and white. The high raised relief is typical of the earlier part of his reign.
ProvenanceFrom Deir el-Bahri, temple of Nebhepetra Mentuhotep II. 1906: excavated by 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; received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession date October 11, 1906)
(Accession date October 11, 1906)