Wall Fragment

CG2015-9-265

From: Egypt | Memphis (Egypt)

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number CG2015-9-265
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Memphis (Egypt)
Locus Palace of Merenptah | 18-7:
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, Left side. Incised and filled decoration. At the top is the lower portion of Merenptah's cartouche. Below this is the title "nb-xa.w / Lord of Appearances," followed by the top of the next cartouche. At the right is a partial ankh, above a djed-pillar. This piece is one of four that fit together (CG2015-9-262, CG2015-9-263, CG2015-9-264, and CG2015-9-265).

Height 28 cm
Length 35 cm
Width 9 cm
Other Number 84-1-3 - Original Number

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