Plaque
589 BC - 570 BC (made)
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Blue-green glazed composition rectangular votive plaque, inscribed on both sides with the names and titles of Apries.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Glazed composition with impressed inscription |
Brief description | Foundation-deposit plaque, blue-green glazed composition, Abydos, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty Twenty-six, reign of Apries |
Physical description | Blue-green glazed composition rectangular votive plaque, inscribed on both sides with the names and titles of Apries. |
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Gallery label | Historic display label:
Foundation-deposit plaque of Apries (Hophra)
Found in the temenos of Osiris at Abydos
(Excavations of 1901-02)
XXVIth Dynasty (about 600 B.C.)
Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund
772-1902 |
Credit line | Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund |
Object history | Found at the Temple of Osiris, Abydos, 1901-2 excavation season |
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Accession number | 772-1902 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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