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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

Relief of an Offering Bearer with Pintail Ducks

Head of Senwosret I

Statue of Senwosret III as a Sphinx

Jewellery of Sithathoryunet

Bracelet of Sithathoryunet

Paddle Doll and Nude Female Figurine

Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II

Three Quartzite Statues from the 12th Dynasty.

Models of a Slaughter House and a Cow Giving Birth

Model of a Porch and Garden

Wooden Estate Figure

Stela of Khety and His Wife Henet

Coffin Base and Mummy of Khnumhotep, Estate Manager

Cosmetic Box, Mirrors and Four Ointment Jars

Stela and Miniature Chapel of the Overseer of the Troops Sehetepib

Vessels, Ingots and Chains from the el-Tod Treasure

Head of a Statue of the God Sobek Shedeti

Head of a Colossal Statue of Amenemhat III

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

Statue of Amenemhat III

Statues of Senwosret I

Stela or Offering Table Bearing the Name of Senwosret II

Statues of Senwosret I

Statues of Senwosret I

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Amenemhat III in Priestly Costume

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Double Statue of Amenemhat III as a Nile God

Osirian Pillar of Senwosret I

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Alcove in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

Relief in the Tomb of Ukh-hotp Son of Ukh-hotp

The Tomb of Senbi

The Tomb of Senbi

The Tomb of Senbi

The Tomb of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Ukhhotp Son of Senbi

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Tomb of Senbi son of Ukh-hotp

Hunting in the Marshes

Traces of Paint on the Rock Outside

The Name of Djehutihotep

The Name of Djehutihotep

Faience Walking Lion

The Coffin of Wah and Its Contents

Statuete of Wah, Found Inside His Coffin

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Boat from the Tomb of Meketre

Model Cattle Stable

Model Cattle Stable

The Letters of Heqanakht

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

Offering Table of Amenemhat I

The Names of Amenemhat I and Senwosret I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Reused Relief of Amenemhat I

Relief from a Tomb at Lisht

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Relief of Offerings Piled Up

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Seated Statue of Senwosret I

Owl Hieroglyph on Relief

Statue of the Steward Au

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Falcon-headed Name Panels of Senwosret I

Female Monkey Holding Its Baby and Hippopotamus

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Cosmetics Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Coffin Lid of Khnumhotep

Coffins of Nephthys

Coffins of Nephthys

Coffins and Grave Goods from Meir

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Coffin of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu

Canopic Chest of Ukhhotep

Burial Equipment of Ukhhotep

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Model Funerary Barque of Ukhhotep

Model Shield and Javelin Case Painted to Imitate Oxhide

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

Model Boat of Ukhhotep

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

Canopic Jars of the Lady Nephyths

Canopic Container in Anthropoid Coffin Form

Outer Coffin of Hapyankhtifi

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Inner Coffins of Hapyankhtifi

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Objects from the Mummy of Hapyankhtifi

Head of Amenemhat III

The Butcher, the Baker, the ... Brewer

Model of Man Ploughing

A Cow and Her Calf

Men and Laden Donkeys

Outer Coffin of Senebtisi

Jewellery of Senebtisi

Canopic Jars of Senebtisi

Lid of a Canopic Jar

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Canopic Jars of Sithathoryunet

Modern Wig with Ancient Wig Ornaments

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Fragments of Gold Leaf

Falcon Head Terminal from a Necklace

Cylindrical Amulet

Physician's Box

Wooden Statue of a Woman

Fragment of an Offering List

Relief Fragment Depicting Senwosret I

Jar Lid with Human Face

Two Ivory Baboons

Bag-Shaped Rock Crystal Vase

Hippopotami and Hedgehog

Hedgehog Rattle

Standing Faience Hippopotamus

Head in a Short Wig

Shabti of Heqaib

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

Canopic Jars Belonging to the Lady Senebtisi

Canopic Jars Belonging to the Lady Senebtisi

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