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Oblong Plaque Depicting Ramesses II Smiting Enemies, opposite side relief scene of Isis and Nephthys flanking falcon labeled Horus son of Isis

New Kingdom, Ramesside
ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 124
On one side, Ramesses II is shown standing and smiting two captives with a mace. A lion accompanies the king. His cartouches and titulary are inscribed around the scene. On the other side is an image of Harakhty as a falcon flanked by the images of Isis and Nephthys.

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Object Information
  • Title: Oblong Plaque Depicting Ramesses II Smiting Enemies, opposite side relief scene of Isis and Nephthys flanking falcon labeled Horus son of Isis
  • Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 19
  • Reign: reign of Ramesses II
  • Date: ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Glazed steatite
  • Dimensions: L. 1.8 cm (11/16 in), w. 1.4 cm (9/16 in)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
  • Object Number: 26.7.246
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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