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29-75-575

From: Egypt | Mit-Rahineh

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number 29-75-575
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Mit-Rahineh
Locus South Portal | Strip140
Section Egyptian
Materials Limestone
Iconography Bull | Apis
Description

Roughly-carved limestone plaque, executed in raised relief. At the bottom is a wide ground line, upon which stands the image of a bull, facing right. The bull's legs are in a walking pose. Between the bull's horns is a sun disc, probably indicating that the animal represents the Apis Bull.

Length 10.1 cm
Width 14 cm
Credit Line The Eckley B. Coxe Jr. Expedition to Mit-Rahineh (Memphis), Egypt, 1915-1920
Other Number M3744 - Field No SF | 297/35 - Other Number

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