Ancient Egyptian plaque of Hatshepsut dated 1473 – 1458 BC

Part of a blue glazed faience plaque, plain on back and with part of black painted inscription on front. Right hand edge preserved, abraded and worn with portions of glaze on front and back lost. Part of vertical line of inscription remaining on front left hand edge, reading right to left: ntr nfr (M3′-k3-R’)- the good god, Maatkare.

Ancient Egyptian plaque of Hatshepsut dated 1473 – 1458 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.13
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1473 - 1458 BC
  • Object name: plaque of Hatshepsut
  • Dimensions: Length: 61mm , Width: 55mm , Depth: 14mm
  • Published references: Naville XIth Dynasty Temple at Deir el Bahari III p.14