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MacGregor plaque

The MacGregor Plaque is an artefact that was probably found in the tomb of King Den at Abydos, and dated circa 2985 BCE. According to its inscriptions, the plaque was originally attached to the king's sandal. The plaque is displayed in the British Museum.

Origin and description
The MacGregor Plaque is a tablet is made of carved ivory that measures 4.5 cm x 5.4 cm; it is about 0.2 cm thick. Images are engraved and fired into it. It derives from the excavations of French archaeologist, Coptologist, and Egyptologist Émile Amélineau. The artefact is also known as MacGregor Tablet, also ''King Den's sandal label''. Back side On the other side of the plaque, a pair of sandals are depicted, although the left part is severely damaged by abrasion. According to its inscriptions, the plaque was originally attached to the king's sandal. == Cultural impact ==
Cultural impact
The artifact appeared in A History of the World in 100 Objects. ==References==
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