Sunday, October 12, 2008

Daily Photo - Limestone stand from Lahun



Limestone stand consisting of two men standing back to back supporting platform on which is deep vase with winged depression in top, ? lamp or 'stand for bread offering'.
Found in five pieces after 1939-45 war, with base and feet of one figure
Period - late Middle Kingdom (1700BCE-2024BCE)
Found at - Lahun
Measurements - height 30 + cms

Copyright: Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
University College London
With my thanks

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