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New Kingdom
This fragment depicts a woman named Mesu. She was probably a sister of Hery, the owner of tomb TT 12 at Thebes.
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Title: Mesu Smelling a Lotus
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 18
Reign: reign of Amenhotep I
Date: ca. 1525–1504 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Tomb of Heri (TT 12)
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: H. 17 cm (6 11/16 in); w. 18 cm (7 1/16 in)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Morton C. Nichols, 1950
Object Number: 50.19.4
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