Ancient Egyptian column fragment from Hieracleopolis dated 1279 – 1213 BC

Fragment of pink granite column with palm capital ( one of two fragments of same column). Carved in incised relief with inscriptions of the names and titles of Ramesses II.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1891.14.2
  • Material: granite
  • Culture: Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses II
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1279 - 1213 BC
  • Object name: column fragment
  • Dimensions: Length (estimated including concrete base): 1495mm , Width: 700mm , Depth: 700mm , Weight (estimated high): 1940 kg
  • Published references: Naville Ahnas el - Medineh pp 9 - 11 frontispiece pls V - VI pl II D
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444