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Relief from an Offering Niche First Intermediate PeriodSaqqara

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Description

Relief, offering niche. First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 9–10, ca. 2100–2010 B.C. Limestone, paint. H. 26 cm (10 1/4 in.); W. 52 cm (20 1/2 in.); D. 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.). From: Teti Pyramid Cemetery, Saqqara, Memphite Region, Egypt. Excavation: SAE 1905–1906. Subject: Hieroglyphs. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1910.

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Connections

Found at Saqqara
Materials LimestonePaint

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116252101 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 10.175.72 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 543996 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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