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Small Menat (votive Counterweight) Showing Queen Tiye

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Description

Menat Counterpoise, Queen Tiye. New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, ca. 1390–1353 B.C. Ivory. 2.4 x 5 cm (15/16 x 1 15/16 in). Probably from: Gurob, Fayum Entrance Area. Credit: Gift of Ethel McCullough Scott, John G. McCullough, and Edith McCullough Irons, 1972.

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Cross-references (5)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116415459 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 1971.272.7 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 548414 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • PNM-Object pnm:83916024 tier-2 (inventory-match)
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