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Stele of Senet-tekhy
Egyptian
First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 7–11
2143–1991 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Dendara
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width: 47 x 40 cm (18 1/2 x 15 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number98.1050
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionSenet-tekhy is standing in profile facing the right, with a table of offerings is in front of her. There are three smaller figures at her feet. Another figure at her mouth is offering a bowl to drink. In front of her is an offering formula. The stele is broken and mended, and some chips have broken off.
ProvenanceFrom Dendara. 1898: excavated by William Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; presented to the MFA at the general meeting of the EEF.
(Accession Date: November 1, 1898)
(Accession Date: November 1, 1898)