"Fragment with incised inscription of Rameses II". Reads: "the living beautiful god, Usermaatre Setepenra, beloved of Thoth". Hole through the middle of the cartouche, traces of red on the surface of the object (unknown material). Incised line running underneath inscription. Recess of the middle of the object. Chipped on one corner of wood (on reverse). chips in the recess, presence of whitish material. Worn down, cracks in the side of the object.
Incised inscription, fragment with cartouche of Rameses II
Height: 1 cm
Length: 13.6 cm
Width: 3.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville
Accession number: E.GA.2908.1943
Primary reference Number: 57336
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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