Ancient Egyptian limestone plaque from Diospolis Parva

Rectangular limestone plaque with a smaller bevelled rectangular depression in the centre of the upper surface. Upper surface is mottled with spots. Slight chips to the corners. Modern glue and paper adhering to the base. Modern pencil lettering 87.

Ancient Egyptian limestone plaque from Diospolis Parva

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1899.44.7
  • Material: limestone
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: limestone plaque
  • Dimensions: Length: 82mm , Width: 48mm , Depth: 15mm
  • 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