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Written by: Giulia OrtegaEditor · Calligraphy (Hat)
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 99381
Ancient EgyptianStela of Amenemhat and Hemet
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Ancient Egyptian |
|---|---|
| Date | Middle Kingdom, early Dynasty 12, about 1956–1877 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt |
| Medium | Limestone and pigment |
| Dimensions | 31.1 × 41.7 × 6.7 cm (12 1/4 × 16 3/8 × 2 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Africa |
| Type | Architectural fragment |
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