Artist's gridded sketch, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut, ca. 14791458 B.C.
Egyptian; From western Thebes
Limestone and ink; W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1923 (23.3.4)
Egyptian; From western Thebes
Limestone and ink; W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1923 (23.3.4)
This small sketch depicts a frequently occurring group of hieroglyphs meaning "life, prosperity, and dominion." The grid lines allowed the artist to draw the hieroglyphs at whatever scale was needed.

















