Fragment of a faience plaque with inscription
This lower part of a plaque is inscribed on both sides with kheperu, which is enclosed in a rectangle. The top of the rectangle is missing and could have contained two djed signs, forming the Horus name of King Khendjer.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a faience plaque with inscription
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 13, reign of Khendjer
- Date: ca. 1764–1759 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations, 1920–22
- Medium: Faience
- Dimensions: h. 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in), w. 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in), d. 1.8 cm (11/16 in)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1915
- Object Number: 15.3.908
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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