Ancient Egyptian plaque from Diospolis Parva dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Rectangular limestone plaque. No decoration. Consists of four fragments. Re-stuck in modern times. Damage along the joins and slight damage to three corners. One side is slightly mottled with green spots. Some surface pitting. Patch of modern adheres to one side of the plaque.

Ancient Egyptian plaque from Diospolis Parva dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1899.44.9.c
  • Material: limestone
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: plaque
  • Dimensions: Length: 68mm , Width: 41mm , Depth: 11mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Diospolis Parva The Cemeteries Of Abadiyeh and Hu 1901 p
  • Site: Diospolis Parva
  • Latitude: 26.016667
  • Longitude: 32.283333