Lintel of Senusret III, King of Egypt

Egyptian

British Museum

1874-1855 BC

Dating from the reign of Senusret III, late dynasty 12. Made in a royal workshop. Carved in relief are figures of deities presenting the hierogylphs of life, dominion and stability to the Horus-name of the king, represented by a crowned falcon.

• Medium: white quartzite
• Dimensions: 53 x 143 x 21.4cm
• Art Fund Grant: £24000 ( Total: £109,000; Export stopped)
• ArtFunded in: 1995
• Vendor: Frederick Elghanayan

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