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Unfinished stele
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 19–20
1295–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Possibly Saqqara
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width: 36.6 x 32.3 cm (14 7/16 x 12 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Accession Number25.630
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionUnfinished round topped limestone stele with red painted guide lines for scene: 3 standing figures include at left (facing right), the gods Khonsu (with sun-disc headdress) and Amen (with plumed headdress) and, at right (facing left) a priest with shaved head holding a bunch of papyrus flowers.
ProvenancePossibly from Saqqara; 1924: purchased by G. A. Reisner from the Egyptian government; 1925: accessioned by the MFA.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1924)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1924)