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Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

There were 11 foundation deposits associated with Hatshepsut's temple that have been found, with a wide range of items from model tools to alabastar ointment jars.

From Deir el Bahri, Thebes.

New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut, c. 1479-1458 BCE.

Dioritic gneiss Bowl

Basin and Ewer Displayed in the Tomb Chapel of Raemki

Lid of an Ointment Jar

Libation Dish Shaped Like the Hieroglyphs "ka" and "ankh"

Libation Dish Shaped Like the Hieroglyphs "ka" and "ankh"

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Flask in the Shape of a Goose

Vase in the Shape of a Duck

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Beaker with Nile River Scene

Bowl Shaped Like a Hieroglyph

Miniature Ritual Set and Two Miniature Vessels

Jars with Lizards

Bronze hes Vase

Vase in the Shape of a Female Monkey and Her Young

Beaker with Nile River Scene

Funerary Objects from the Late Period

Cosmetic Box, Mirrors and Four Ointment Jars

Miniature "nw" Pot

Small Vase with Flower Decoration

Perfume Bottle in Shape of a Hes Vessel

Large Jar with Boat Procession & Animals in Landscape

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Large Jar with Boat Procession & Animals in Landscape

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Jar with Flamingos

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Fragment of a Vase Decorated with an Ibex & Plants

Large Jar with Boats and Figures

Lentoid Bottle Inscribed for God's Father Amenhotep

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