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False door stele of Bebi
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3–8
2649–2134 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sharuna (Kom el-Ahmar)
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height: 82.6 cm (32.5 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1967
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – False doors
DescriptionThe lintel of this false door is missing. The jambs depict standing figures of Bebi holding a staff. The vertical line of inscription is an offering formula.
ProvenanceFrom Sharuna (Kom el-Ahmar). 1903: excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF in the division of finds by the Egyptian government; voted to the MFA at EEF general meeting.
(Accession date: April 23, 1903)
(Accession date: April 23, 1903)