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Ebony plaque

Title

Ebony plaque

Creator

Steele, Lawrence E.

Date

1895-1914

Identifier

RDS_DO_0607_0067

Subject

Egypt, Ancient
Carving (Decorative arts)
Hieroglyphics
Abydos (Egypt : Extinct city)

Description

Inscribed ebony tablet found at the Tomb of King Menes at Abydos, Egypt. The inscription is one of the earliest known examples of hieroglyphic writing.

Rights

Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.

Format

Glass slide

Type

Still image

Collection

Lawrence E. Steele Collection

Citation

Steele, Lawrence E., “Ebony plaque,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed July 17, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/5857.

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