Relief with hieroglyphic inscription in columns
This fragment of inscribed relief comes from the shallow vaulted ceiling of the hypostyle hall. It was part of a spell uttered by one of the goddesses of the night or day (see 10.150.50b1).
For Curatorial Interpretation of this group of reliefs, see 11.150.50a–d-related.
For Curatorial Interpretation of this group of reliefs, see 11.150.50a–d-related.
Artwork Details
- Title: Relief with hieroglyphic inscription in columns
- Period: Late Period, Saite
- Dynasty: Dynasty 26
- Reign: reign of Psamtik I
- Date: 664–610 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, East of the Step Pyramid, Tomb of Bakenrenef
- Medium: Limestone, paint
- Dimensions: H. 29.2 ×W. 20.3 cm (11 1/2 × 8 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
- Object Number: 11.150.50b2
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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200–150 B.C.
656–650 BC
589–570 B.C.
664–610 B.C.
664–610 B.C.
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