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Monumental relief of a Horus falcon
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret I
1971–1926 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Lisht, Mortuary Temple of Senwosret I
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Width x height x depth x weight: 73 x 61 x 19.8 cm, 120.2 kg (28 3/4 x 24 x 7 13/16 in., 265 lb.)
Credit Line
Received from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, by exchange
Accession Number37.590
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionFragmentary limestone relief of Horus head wearing the double crown. From the name-panel, enclosing the wall of the pyramid of Senwosret I.
ProvenanceFrom el-Lisht, pyramid temple of Senwosret I. 1932: excavated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art Egyptian Expedition, assigned to the MMA by the government of Egypt; May 13, 1937: given to the MFA by the MMA by exchange.