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Fragment of a stele
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11
2140–1998 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 18.5 x 15 x 2.7 cm (7 5/16 x 5 7/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Theodore M. Davis
Accession Number05.98
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Relief
DescriptionFragment of a stele of fine limestone, carved in high raised relief, with hieroglyphic label in sunk relief. At the bottom right is the upper part of a man, facing left. Before him is the label "The attendant (Smsw), Sa-Hathor." Above is part of a group of offerings, including a group of tall hes-vases and two animal heads, probably an oryx and a gazelle. Part of a vertical inscription preserved at right.
ProvenanceBy 1905: Theodore M. Davis collection; 1905: given to the MFA by Theodore M. Davis.
(Accession Date: September 19, 1905)
(Accession Date: September 19, 1905)