Relief Fragment with Part of an Inscription
The fragment includes parts of two hieroglyphs from an inscription. The upper sign preserves part of an arm- or hand-sign painted red. Below is a blue-painted sign.
The inscription is rendered in sunk relief, which was traditionally used on exterior decoration, but in the Twelfth Dynasty is also found on interior scenes.
The inscription is rendered in sunk relief, which was traditionally used on exterior decoration, but in the Twelfth Dynasty is also found on interior scenes.
Artwork Details
- Title: Relief Fragment with Part of an Inscription
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 12
- Reign: reign of Senwosret I
- Date: ca. 1961–1917 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, MMA excavations
- Medium: Limestone, paint
- Dimensions: h. 14 cm (5 1/2 in); w. 12 cm (4 3/4 in); d. 3 cm (13/16 in)
- Credit Line: Gift of Nanette Rodney Kelekian, 1998
- Object Number: 1998.393.6
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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