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Furniture Knob with Name of King

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Description

<p>This knob belonged to a chest and was used to fasten it. Inscribed on the knob are the birth and throne names of Tutankhamen. It also mentions that he is "beloved of Ptah," the creator-god of Memphis.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.405' rel='external'>Furniture Knob with Name of King</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

[Inscription]

Connections

Deities Ptah

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 48.405 tier-2
  • Walters-id 3236 tier-2
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