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Source Description
This glazed plaque is inscribed on both sides with the throne name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BCE). The plaque is symmetrically formed, the sides smoothed, and the images on front and reverse executed in deeply sunk relief with thick incised lines. Some of the images and text signs are lopsided. The workmanship is slightly rough and the piece is not very carefully made.This piece functioned as a individualized amulet, and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet should secure the existence/presence, divinity, and royal authority for the king, as well as divine protection and the special support of Amun. It should provide a private owner with this king's patronage and protection.Double sided decorated oval plaques are typical for the 18th Dynasty, especiallay the reign of Thutmosis III-Amenophis III (1388-1351/1350 BCE).
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Document identity
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24270
label
Plaque with the Cartouche of Thutmosis lll (1479-1425 BCE)
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title
Plaque with the Cartouche of Thutmosis lll (1479-1425 BCE)
description
This glazed plaque is inscribed on both sides with the throne name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BCE). The plaque is symmetrically formed, the sides smoothed, and the images on front and reverse executed in deeply sunk relief with thick incised lines. Some of the images and text signs are lopsided. The workmanship is slightly rough and the piece is not very carefully made.This piece functioned as a individualized amulet, and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet should secure the existence/presence, divinity, and royal authority for the king, as well as divine protection and the special support of Amun. It should provide a private owner with this king's patronage and protection.Double sided decorated oval plaques are typical for the 18th Dynasty, especiallay the reign of Thutmosis III-Amenophis III (1388-1351/1350 BCE).
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Sadie Jones (Mrs. Henry Walters), New York, 1931, by bequest; Joseph Brummer, Paris and New York, 1941, by purchase [Brummer inv. no. N5143a]; Walters Art Museum, 1942, by purchase.
date
1479-1425 BCE (New Kingdom)
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CC0
language
en
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Precious Stones & Gems
plaques (flat objects)
amulets
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10
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10
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import
dimensions
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cm
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0.4
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1.3
depth
1.8
dimensionsRaw
H: 3/16 x W: 1/2 x L: 11/16 in. (0.4 x 1.3 x 1.8 cm)
Source extras
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Egyptian
inscriptions
[Translation] On front: Lord of the Two Lands: Men-kheper-Re
the living Golden Horus.; [Translation] On reverse: Lord of the Two Lands
Perfect God: Men-kheper-Re
the beloved of Amun.
dynasty
18th Dynasty
reign
Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BC)
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light beige steatite with green-blue glaze
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