Plaque inscribed with cartouche of Apries
Object type: Plaque inscribed with cartouche of Apries, foundation deposit
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Late Period, Saite
Dynasty: Dynasty 26
Reign: reign of Apries
Date: 589–570 B.C.
Medium: Red jasper
Dimensions: H. 1 × W.  0.7 cm (3/8 × 1/4 in.)
Geography: From    Egypt Northern Upper Egypt Abydos
Locale: Osiris Temple precinct
Locus: found loose in the sand
Excavation: Egypt Exploration Fund excavations
Credit line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1902
Accession year: 1902