Architectural element
decorated block
110.0cm
53.0cm
sandstone
A sandstone block with decoration executed in raised relief. The scene represents the prow of the bark of Khnum turned left with a fragment of a naos. Above the bark, six columns of inscription with signs turned left can be seen. On the right, behind the prow, another column of inscription is carved. On the right part of the block, the end of another scene is represented with feathers of a bird and signs mj Rʿ ḏt. Traces of colour are preserved. Right side of the block is cut obliquely.
Built in the foundation of the western courtyard wall of the temple of Nectanebo II.
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Bibliography:
- Bommas, Martin, Der Tempel des Chnum der 18. Dyn. auf Elephantine, PhD thesis, Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg 2000, 97, 415-417, Fig(s). 12, C 249
- Honroth, W., Zucker, F., Rubensohn, O., Bericht über die Ausgrabungen auf Elephantine in den Jahren 1906-1908, Zeitschrift für Ägyptische Sprache und Altertumskunde 46, 1910, 53, 56, Fig(s). 20, 22