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Relief fragment from tomb of Senwosret

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1925–1900 B.C.
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Relief fragment from tomb of Senwosret
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 12, early
  • Reign: reign of Senwosret I, late–early Amenemhat II
  • Date: ca. 1925–1900 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Senwosret (758), MMA excavations, 1906–07; Probably originally from central cult building
  • Medium: Limestone, paint, plaster
  • Dimensions: H. 27 × W. 13 × D. 4.4 cm (10 5/8 × 5 1/8 × 1 3/4 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
  • Object Number: 07.227.20
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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