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Fragment of a model of the zehenet shrine, a tent sanctuary of Min

New Kingdom, Ramesside Period
ca. 1279‒1213 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 899
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Fragment of a model of the zehenet shrine, a tent sanctuary of Min
  • Period:
    New Kingdom, Ramesside Period
  • Dynasty:
    Dynasty 19
  • Reign:
    Ramesses II
  • Date:
    ca. 1279‒1213 BCE
  • Geography:
    From Egypt; Probably from Northern Upper Egypt, Akhmim (Khemmis, Panopolis)
  • Medium:
    Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
  • Dimensions:
    48 × 30 cm, 45 kg (18 7/8 × 11 13/16 in., 99.2 lb.)
    Base: 41 × 41 cm (16 1/8 × 16 1/8 in.)
  • Credit Line:
    Hannover, Museum August Kestner (1935.200.250)
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art