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Relief fragment

Middle Kingdom
ca. 2051–2030 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 105
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
Fragmentary inscription with uraeus and netjer sign.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Relief fragment
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 11
  • Reign: reign of Mentuhotep II, early
  • Date: ca. 2051–2030 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Mentuhotep II, Shrines of the Royal Ladies
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: W. 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: On loan from the Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva (inv. 6006)
  • Object Number: L.1991.102.4
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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