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Left door jamb from a temple of Amenemhat I

Middle Kingdom

ca. 1962–1952 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 108

The inscription on this jamb and on the matching one at the right are identical except for their orientation: in both cases the hieroglyphs face the doorway. A sky sign at the top is supported on both sides by was scepters, symbolizing dominion, resting on the land sign. Within this frame are the names and titles of Amenemhat I in two columns. Taken together, the motif represents the king's domination of the universe.

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Title: Left door jamb from a temple of Amenemhat I

Period: Middle Kingdom

Dynasty: Dynasty 12

Reign: reign of Amenemhat I (coregency with Senwosret I)

Date: ca. 1962–1952 B.C.

Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, re-used in foundation; south aisle, MMA excavations, 1906–07

Medium: Limestone, paint

Dimensions: H. 180.4 x W. 50.9 x Max. Th. 95.3 cm (71 x 20 1/16 x 37 1/2 in.)

Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1908

Accession Number: 08.200.4b

Chronology

Egypt, 2000-1000 B.C.

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