Relief of Ramesses IX

New Kingdom, Ramesside

ca. 1126–1108 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 124

Ramesses IX is shown seated at left within a shrine, facing a hymn of praise in his honor. The inscription likens the king to the creator gods Ra and Khnum.

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Title: Relief of Ramesses IX
Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 20
Reign: reign of Ramesses IX
Date: ca. 1126–1108 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: A: H. 46.1 × W. 29.5 × D. 5.3 cm (18 1/8 × 11 5/8 × 2 1/16 in.); B: H. 46.2 × W. 27 × D. 6.1 cm (18 3/16 × 10 5/8 × 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line: Purchase, Frederick P. Huntley Bequest, 1959
Object Number: 59.51a, b
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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