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Hieratic ostracon with a Ramesside king's name

New Kingdom, Ramesside
ca. 1295–1070 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 122

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Object Information
  • Title: Hieratic ostracon with a Ramesside king's name
  • Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 19–20
  • Date: ca. 1295–1070 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid, Outer Court West, near pyramid 5, MMA excavations1932-33
  • Medium: Limestone, ink
  • Dimensions: l. 9 cm (3 9/16 in); w. 10 cm (3 15/16 in); th. 3 cm (1 3/16 in)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1933
  • Object Number: 33.1.162
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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