Ancient Egyptian plaque from Diospolis Parva dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Square limestone plaque. No decoration. Slight damage to two corners and a lump of what could be plaster adhering to one side near a corner. One side is slightly mottled with green spots. Some surface pitting. Small patch of modern glue and paper to one side of the plaque. In modern pencil seems written Y 87.

Ancient Egyptian plaque from Diospolis Parva dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1899.44.9.b
  • Material: limestone
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: plaque
  • Dimensions: Length: 54mm , Width: 53mm , Depth: 14mm
  • 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