Wall Fragment

CG2015-9-261

From: Egypt | Memphis (Egypt)

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number CG2015-9-261
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Memphis (Egypt)
Locus Palace of Merenptah
Period New Kingdom | Nineteenth Dynasty
Date Made 1292 - 1190 BCE
Section Egyptian
Materials Limestone
Description

Fragment of a decorated wall from the palace of Merenptah, Room 7, right side. Incised and filled decoration. At the left is a partial column of hieroglyphs, including the bottom of a bird sign, and a "nb" sign. In the center is a notched palm frond, and at the right is a large Horus falcon which is missing its legs. Small curl above Horus may be part of his crown.

Height 31 cm
Length 44 cm
Width 8 cm
Other Number 84-1-3 - Original Number

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