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Sledge from mortuary complex of Senwosret I

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1961–1917 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 115

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  • Title: Sledge from mortuary complex of Senwosret I
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 12
  • Reign: reign of Senwosret I
  • Date: ca. 1961–1917 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Complex of Senwosret I, north of pyramid 2, Deposit 4, MMA excavations, 1923–24
  • Medium: Wood
  • Dimensions: h. 78.1cm (30 3/4 in); w. 175.3 cm (69 in); d. 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1924
  • Object Number: 24.1.84
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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