© British Museum
Lintel of Senusret III, King of Egypt
Artist: Egyptian
Location: British Museum
Date: 1874-1855 BC
Materials: white quartzite
Dimensions: 53 x 143 x 21.4cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £24,000 (Total: £109,000)
Vendor: Frederick Elghanayan
Review number: 4179 (1995)
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Description:
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.
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