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Stele of Senwosret
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynast y 12
1929 B.C.–1892 A.D.
Medium/Technique
Sandstone
Dimensions
Overall: 44.5 x 30.5 x 5.7 cm (17 1/2 x 12 x 2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number97.1011
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionTwo male figures with an inscription above them. The men are in profile striding to the right. There are traces of borders on the sides. The colors red, white, blue and black remain. The details are worn.
ProvenanceFrom Elkab. 1897, excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account , assigned to the Egyptian Research Account in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the ERA in response for contributions.