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The Letters of Heqanakht

Undelivered letters sealed into a tomb (probably accidentally) c.1954 BCE.

From the Tomb of Meseh (MM516B), Tomb Complex of Ipy, Deir el-Bahri.

Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret I, c.1961-1917 BCE.

Acc. No.s: 22.3.516, 22.3.520, 22.3.523, 22.3.522, 22.3.521, 22.3.519, 22.3.518, 22.3.517, 2018.595.1

Possibly a Sarcophagus?

Early Middle Kingdom Writing Boards

Fragment of a Writing Board

Wooden Stela, Made from a Writing Board

Wooden Coffin of Atef Ib

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet with the Lid of the Royal Lady Kawit's Sarcophagus

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet

Lid of the Sarcophagus of the Royal Lady Kawit

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess, Henhenet

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

The Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists

Ancient Model Houses In Front of A Picture of House Ruins from a Similar Era

Middle Kingdom Model House

Middle Kingdom Model House

Lid of an Ointment Jar

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Clay Figurines of Women

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Lid of a Canopic Jar

Coffin of Nefnefret

Stela of the Overseer of Artisans Irtisen

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Stela of the Gatekeeper Maati

Coffin of Nefnefret

Coffin of Nefnefret with Rishi Coffin Beyond

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Head of a Female Figure

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

The Letters of Heqanakht

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Statuete of Wah, Found Inside His Coffin

Jewellery of Senebtisi

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Relief of Offerings Piled Up

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

The Coffin of Wah and Its Contents

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Outer Coffin of Hapyankhtifi

Decoration from the Mortuary Temple of Montuhotep II

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Model Cattle Stable

Relief from a Tomb at Lisht

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Canopic Chest of Ukhhotep

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Owl Hieroglyph on Relief

Offerings for Dagi

Model Cattle Stable

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Shield and Javelin Case Painted to Imitate Oxhide

Stela or Offering Table Bearing the Name of Senwosret II

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Canopic Jars of the Lady Nephyths

Statues of Senwosret I

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Statues of Senwosret I

Statues of Senwosret I

Statue of Montuhotep II

Head of Amenemhat III

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Outer Coffin of Senebtisi

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Head of a Scribe

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Statue of the Steward Au

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Model of Man Ploughing

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Relief of an Offering Bearer with Pintail Ducks

Coffin Base and Mummy of Khnumhotep, Estate Manager

Stela of Amenemhat

Canopic Container in Anthropoid Coffin Form

Architectural Stela of Kemes, Overseer of Percussionists Taking Centre Stage in the Room

Model Brewery and Bakery

Vessels, Ingots and Chains from the el-Tod Treasure

Stela of Tetu and Nefertjentet

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Head of a King, Possibly Montuhotep III

J Looking at Reliefs from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Model of a Porch and Garden

Upper Part of a Statue

Cosmetic Box, Mirrors and Four Ointment Jars

Statue of Montuhotep II

Model Brewery and Bakery

Stela Chapel and Seated Statue of the Reporter of the Vizier Senwosret

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Statues Belonging to the Scribe of the Divine Offerings Merer and the Scribe of the Royal Archives Senbi

Modern Wig with Ancient Wig Ornaments

The Names of Amenemhat I and Senwosret I

The Butcher, the Baker, the ... Brewer

Canopic Jars of Senebtisi

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Statue of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II in the Jubilee Garment

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Osirian Pillar of Senwosret I

Three Quartzite Statues from the 12th Dynasty.

Relief of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II and the Goddess Hathor

Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II

Stela and Miniature Chapel of the Overseer of the Troops Sehetepib

Coffins of Nephthys

Wooden Estate Figure

Burial Equipment of Ukhhotep

Men and Laden Donkeys

Detail from Coffin of Khui, Depicting Him and His Dog Iupu

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine belonging to Saiah son of Reniqer

Bracelet of Sithathoryunet

Jewellery of Sithathoryunet

A Cow and Her Calf

Statue of the Ka of Wahibre Hor

Statue of Amenemhat III

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Stela of Khety and His Wife Henet

Relief of Sekhemre-sewadjtawi Sobekhotep III Offering to Anuket and Satet

Miniature Coffins with Funerary Figurine from the Tomb of Queen Neferu

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Relief Fragments from the Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer

Head of a Statue of the God Sobek Shedeti

Coffins of Nephthys

Paddle Doll and Nude Female Figurine

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Models of a Slaughter House and a Cow Giving Birth

Head of a Colossal Statue of Amenemhat III

Head of Senwosret I

Statue of the Reporter in Thebes Sebekemsaf

Statue of the Ka of Wahibre Hor

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Coffins and Grave Goods from Meir

Decoration from the Tomb of Queen Neferu, Wife of Montuhotep II

Coffin of Princess Mayet, wife of Mentuhotep II

Relief Fragment from the 11th Dynasty Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer, with 19th Dynasty Graffiti

Statue of Senwosret III as a Sphinx

Shabtis and Funerary Figurines

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Bag-Shaped Rock Crystal Vase

Coffin of Princess Mayet, wife of Mentuhotep II

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Fragment of an Offering List

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Stela of Maaty and Dedwi

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Hedgehog Rattle

Cylindrical Amulet

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Female Monkey Holding Its Baby and Hippopotamus

Faience Walking Lion

Jar Lid with Human Face

Relief Fragment Depicting Senwosret I

Canopic Jars Belonging to the Lady Senebtisi

Relief Depicting Offering Bearers

Statue of a Cloaked Offical

Wooden Statue of a Woman

Head in a Short Wig

Canopic Jars Belonging to the Lady Senebtisi

Physician's Box

Two Ivory Baboons

Falcon Head Terminal from a Necklace

Statuette of a Female Acrobat from the Tomb of Sa-Inher

Shabti of Heqaib

Standing Faience Hippopotamus

Hippopotami and Hedgehog

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