#dynasty 12

[thehereticpharaoh]

Doorway of King Amenemhat I flanked by Sphinxes of King Amenemhat III

"The granite blocks forming this doorway were discovered in 1883 at Ezbet Helmi in the Eastern Delta. It consists of a lintel and two jambs. It probably once stood at an unknown palace of Amenemhat I located at the nearby site of Ezbet Rushdi el-Saghira. Both faces of this portal are decorated with a text that starts on the lintel and continues down the jambs. One face bears a text stating that King Amenemhat I had constructed a monument, while the opposite face mentions that King Senwosret III, who ruled almost a hundred years later, renewed this monument."

Granite

Dynasty 12

Sharqiya (Lower Egypt)

Grand Egyptian Museum

GEM 9590

"Sphinxes of Middle Kingdom kings have a recognizable style showing a complete lion’s body and only a human face as in this dark granite sphinx. Discovered in 1861 at Tanis (San al–Hagar) in the Eastern Delta, it was first usurped by a Hyksos ruler in Dynasty 15 or 16, then by Ramesses II and Merenptah in Dynasty 19. Under King Psusennes I of Dynasty 21, the statue was finally brought to Tanis (San al–Hagar)."

(There is some conflicting or confusing information between what is listed on the website and the labels at the museum; the two Sphinxes were usurped separately, by different kings apparently)

Granite

Dynasty 12

Great temple of Amun, Tanis (San el-Hagar)

Grand Egyptian Museum

GEM 1380, 1381

[velvetmasonry]

Game of Hounds and Jackals, Middle Kingdom, c. 1814-1805 B.C.

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Broad Collar of Wah - Met Museum Collection

Inventory Number: 40.3.2 Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C. Location Information: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah (MMA 1102), Mummy, in wrappings on chest, MMA excavations, 1920

Description:

This broad collar is one of the finest examples of its type from the early Middle Kingdom. It was carefully designed using beads of diminishing lengths to create the curved form. Although a few areas needed reinforcing with modern thread, the stringing is almost entirely original. The collar is part of a set of funerary jewelry belonging to Wah, the estate manager of Meketre.

Wah's broad collar, anklets, and bracelets were made as funerary ornaments for the burial and were found in the layers of linen wrapping that were closest to the body; the collar had been tied around the neck, the bracelets and anklets had been laid over the lower arms and legs. They are all made of a ceramic material called Egyptian faience. Beaded jewelry sets of this type are illustrated in the object friezes that decorate many Middle Kingdom coffins, and fragmentary examples have been found in numerous tombs of the period.

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Statuette of Wah - Met Museum Collection

Inventory Number: 20.3.210 Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C. Location Information: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah (MMA 1102), beside feet of mummy, MMA excavations, 1920

Description:

This statuette, intended to serve as a home for Wah's spirit, depicts a young man in the prime of life. Full of vigor, the little figure has the imposing presence of a much larger statue. The linen wrap may imitate the type of long skirt worn by Middle Kingdom officials. Beneath this, the figure wears the more typical short kilt, carved into the wood and painted white.

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Bracelet of cylindrical beads - Met Museum Collection

Inventory Number: 24.1.34 Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C. Location Information: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, tomb of Sehetepibreankh, Pit 6L.P17, MMA excavations, 1923–24

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Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II - Met Museum Collection

Inventory Number: 16.1.3a, b Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1887–1878 B.C. Location Information: From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), BSAE excavations 1914

Description:

This cloisonné pectoral is inlaid with 372 carefully cut pieces of semiprecious stones. The heraldic design is replete with symbolism. Zigzag lines on the base bar represent the primordial waters out of which the primeval hill emerged. Each of the falcons, symbols of the sun god, clasps a circular hieroglyph meaning "encircled," thus declaring the solar deity's supreme power over the universe. The same hieroglyph, elongated to form a cartouche, encircles the throne name of Senwosret II, Khakheperre. Flanking the king's name are two ankh hieroglyphs (meaning "life") suspended from cobras whose tails are wound around the sun disk on the falcons' heads. These snakes represent Nekhbet and Udjo, the traditional protector goddesses of the king. Supporting the royal cartouche is the kneeling god Heh clutching two palm ribs symbolizing "millions of years." Thus the king's life and existence in time are described as part of a universe created and sustained by the supreme sun god.

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Model Sailboat - Met Museum Collection

Inventory Number: 20.3.4 Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C. Location Information: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280, MMA 1101), MMA excavations, 1920

Description:

Boats of this particular type appear in representations of the "pilgrimage to Abydos" that was part of the Egyptian funerary ritual from the Middle Kingdom onwards. The ritual character of this boat trip is clearly demonstrated by the fact that not the living Meketre but a statue sits under the baldaquin accompanied by a companion (possibly his son), while priests perform offering rituals in front of it.

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Tunic - Louvre Collection

Inventory Number: E 12026 Middle Kingdom, late 11th dynasty; early 12th dynasty, -2033 / -1862 Location Information: Tomb 13 (west bank Middle Egypt->Assiut = Lycopolis)

Description:

Pleated sleeves and body, without decoration