Tile Inscribed with the Name of Sety II
Description
<p>Ancient Egyptians used polychrome faience tiles to enhance the official rooms of a palace (for example, the throne-room). Tiles were decorated and arranged into inscription bands and figurative representations. Such work was extensively used in the many Ramesside palaces at Qantir, where most of the known material has come to light. This fine example is a royal cartouche crowned by a double feather and sun disk presenting the throne name of Sety II: "Wser-kheperu-Re Meri-Amun." The tile probably originated in one of the king's palaces when he reigned at Qantir in the late 19th Dynasty.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.85' rel='external'>Tile Inscribed with the Name of Sety II</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
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- Walters-AccNum 42.85 tier-2
- Walters-id 32371 tier-2
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