Collection
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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Fragment of Inscribed Door Lintel

ca. 1292–1190 B.C.E.

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Object Label

This relief comes from the element above the door of a tomb. It depicts the deceased and his wife receiving drink and lotus offerings from a priest. The daily opening of the lotus flower was a symbol of rebirth for the Egyptians.

Caption

Fragment of Inscribed Door Lintel, ca. 1292–1190 B.C.E.. Sandstone, pigment, 14 3/8 x 25 x 5 in. (36.5 x 63.5 x 12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1502E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Fragment of Inscribed Door Lintel

Date

ca. 1292–1190 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 19

Period

New Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Sandstone, pigment

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

14 3/8 x 25 x 5 in. (36.5 x 63.5 x 12.7 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.1502E

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