Raised Relief Fragment with Part of a List of Festivals
The fragment preserves parts of two horizontal lines of inscription separated by a black dividing line. Based on their content, the fragment probably originates from the tomb of an unknown official, rather than a royal structure. The signs have minimal interior detail, and are raised low above the uneven background, which retains much of its black paint.
The upper line preserves part of a title that likely indicates that the official had duties involving a locale outside of Egypt. The lower line lists two festivals: that on the right that cannot be identified, while the one on the left names the Wag-festival, a ritual related to funerary cult.
The upper line preserves part of a title that likely indicates that the official had duties involving a locale outside of Egypt. The lower line lists two festivals: that on the right that cannot be identified, while the one on the left names the Wag-festival, a ritual related to funerary cult.
Artwork Details
- Title: Raised Relief Fragment with Part of a List of Festivals
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 12
- Reign: reign of Senwosret I
- Date: ca. 1971–1926 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, pyramid cemetery, MMA excavations
- Medium: Limestone
- Dimensions: H. 19.3 × W. 26.4 × D. 8.1 cm, 3.6 kg (7 5/8 × 10 3/8 × 3 3/16 in., 7.9 lb.)
- Credit Line: Lent by Columbia University, New York
- Object Number: 2025.334.9
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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