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Cippus of Horus stele
Egyptian
Late Period
760–343 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width: 10.6 x 6 cm (4 3/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift from the Estate of Professor Henry Williamson Haynes
Accession Number12.594
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionThe limestone has veins of dark green translucent stone. On the face is a figure of Horus facing to the right. On the left is a standard on which is a crowned hawk. On the right is a standard with a feather of Maät. Above his head is a Bes mask. There are incised hieroglyphics on the back and edges. It is very crude work. The surface is worn.
ProvenanceGift of the Estate of Professor Henry Williamson Haynes, through Miss Sarah H. Blanchard.