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Middle Kingdom
This plaque was discovered in a foundation deposit at the southwest corner of the pyramid temple of Amenemhat I at Lisht. The inscription provides the name of the pyramid itself, "the thrones of Sehetpibre (Amenemhat I) have appeared in glory."
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Title: Foundation deposit plaque of Amenemhat I
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Amenemhat I
Date: ca. 1981–1952 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, southwest corner foundation deposit, MMA excavations, 1920–22
Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions: H. 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.); W. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Object Number: 22.1.1015
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