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Fragmentary stele of unknown person
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width: 11.5 x 13.2 cm (4 1/2 x 5 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
John Wheelock Elliot and John Morse Elliot Fund
Accession Number49.1074
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionThis stela fragment shows parts of three worshippers, including the upper half of a woman, the back of a man and the hand of a third person. Traces of black, red, and yellow paint are preserved. There is an inscription at the top.
ProvenanceProbably from Thebes (and excavated by Mr. Theodore M. Davis); 1949: purchased by the MFA from Mr. Daniel W. Jones whose father worked with Davis at Thebes.*
(Accession date: Aug-25-1949)
*Four objects, 49.1071-1074, purchased as a group for $25.
(Accession date: Aug-25-1949)
*Four objects, 49.1071-1074, purchased as a group for $25.