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Stele of Rehuy
Egyptian
First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 7–11
2143–1991 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, Tomb 123
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width: 55.5 x 78 cm (21 7/8 x 30 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1476
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionThis funerary stela bears painted figures of a husband, wife and son. The top and left are filled in with an offering formula. There is a border of black, red, yellow and green blocks. The crudely drawn figures are typical of the period.
ProvenanceFrom Mesheikh. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date: December 5, 1912)
(Accession date: December 5, 1912)