<em>Two Tablets Bearing a Cartouche Probably from a Foundation Deposit</em>, 664–525 B.C.E. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 37.465Ea: 1 15/16 x 1 x 3/8 in. (4.9 x 2.5 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.465Ea-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.465Eb_view1.jpg)

Two Tablets Bearing a Cartouche Probably from a Foundation Deposit

Medium: Egyptian alabaster (calcite)

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:664–525 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 37.465Ea: 1 15/16 x 1 x 3/8 in. (4.9 x 2.5 x 1 cm) 37.465Eb: 1 15/16 x 1 x 7/16 in. (4.9 x 2.6 x 1.1 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.465Ea-b

Image: CUR.37.465Eb_view1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Two rectangular model bricks of alabaster. Each is inscribed with a cartouche framing the name Wahibre (Psamtik I or Apries). The name is written [drawing of hieroglyphic inscription], not the usual. The workmanship is rather crude. Condition: Good.

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