Oval Plaque Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III)

New Kingdom

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 130

Thutmose III was venerated after his death and the name of this great ruler continues to appear on stamp seals long after his reign, even into the Late Period (ca. 664-525 B.C.). This oval plaque, decorated on both sides, dates to Dynasty 18 during his reign or soon thereafter. One side shows the pharaoh wearing the Blue Crown and offering with both hands a conical loaf of bread. The heqa-scepter is placed behind the king, and in front of him is an oval – a schematic version of the royal cartouche – containing his throne name, Menkheperre.

Similar compositions occur mainly on seal-amulets produced during the reigns of Thutmose III (ca. 1479-1425 B.C.) to Amenhotep II (1427-1400 B.C.).

The other side shows the same oval with Menkheperre surrounded by nine circles, each with a central dot, positioned to make a decorative frame around the royal name.

Oval Plaque Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III), Faience (?)

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Oval Plaque Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III), Faience (?)
Oval Plaque Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III), Faience (?)
Oval Plaque Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III), Faience (?)
Oval Plaque Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III), Faience (?)

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