Egyptian Artca. 2051–2000 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Part of an Octogonal Column from the Temple of Mentuhotep II at Deir el-Bahri |
| Medium | Sandstone, paint |
| Dimensions | H. 36.8 × W. of inscribed side. 24.1 cm (14 1/2 × 9 1/2 in.); W. of text (including was scepters): 20.8 cm (8 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2051–2000 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1907 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 11 |
| Period | Middle Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2051 BC – 2000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Upper Egypt, Thebes |
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 11 era
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 545300