AR / ITEM / 00100147

Pyramidion of an Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut

Ancient Egyptian · maker unknown

Red-granite pyramidion from an obelisk of Hatshepsut at Karnak, later altered when the queen's figures and names were erased or replaced.

Date
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
Reference
4701

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Record

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Medium
Red granite
Dimensions
Height 340 cm; width 178 cm; length 178 cm
Origin
Egypt

In the Tapestry

Culture of origin
Ancient EgyptA
Culture of origin
Egyptian EmpireA

Provenance and history

  1. 1861

    Discovered at KarnakA

    Found behind Thutmose III's Hall of Festivals.

  2. New Kingdom, Dynasty 18

    CreatedA