Fragment of lintel block with titles and throne name of King Amenemhat I Egypt (el-Lisht), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat I, 1991-1961 B.C.E. Limestone, Height x width x depth: 84.7 x 28 x 13 cm (33 3/8 x 11 x 5 1/8 in.) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston—Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Exchange 1954, MFA #54.641 Photo ©Joan Ann Lansberry, 2014 |
"This fragment from the mortuary temple of Amenemhat I at el-Lisht probably formed the central part of a door lintel. The elegant proportions and low relief are characteristic for this period. In the oval ring, or cartouche, is the king's throne name, Sehetepibra, taken at the time of his accession." Amenemhat's cartouches... (Se-hotep-ib-Ra ="pleased is the heart of Ra")
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Relief of Amenemhat I |
Amenemhat I & Senwosret I |