Ancient Egyptian plaque from Diospolis Parva dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Rectangular limestone plaque. No decoration. Slight damage to one corner. One side is slightly mottled with green spots. Some surface pitting. Small patch of modern glue and paper adheres to one side of the plaque.

Ancient Egyptian plaque from Diospolis Parva dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1899.44.9.a
  • Material: limestone
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: plaque
  • Dimensions: Length: 40mm , Width: 29mm , Depth: 7mm
  • 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