Fragmentary decree of King Neferkauhor

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ca. 2103–2101 B.C. · Limestone · Egyptian Art

The royal decrees 14.7.10-.14 were were set up in the gateway of the temple of Min at Coptos, and were buried carefully beneath the floors of the temple later in its history. This stone preserves part of decree by Neferkauhor appointing the brother of Idy to a post in the Temple of Min at Coptos. Idy was the Governor of Upper Egypt.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 2103–2101 B.C.

Medium

Limestone

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1914