Column Fragment of Amenemhat I

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ca. 1981–1952 B.C. · Limestone · Egyptian Art

The upper section and part of the abacus of a thirty-two sided column found in the ruins of the funerary temple of Amenemhat I at Lisht. Flat panels on opposing sides were inscribed with the king's titulary, of which only the beginning is preserved.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1981–1952 B.C.

Medium

Limestone

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1909