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Stele of Ima
Egyptian
First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 7–11
2143–1991 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, Tomb 100
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Framed (Steel wall mount with cleats/ painted): 55.9 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm (22 x 14 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1475
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionA man and a woman are shown standing on the right of this stela, facing right. Before them is a pile of offerings. On the left are five vertical lines of inscription containing an offering formula. The figures are painted rather than carved in relief.
InscriptionsTwo vertical borders of alternating red and yellow rectangles frame the scene. Hieroglyphic captions painted yellow with red details identify the man as "The seal-bearer of the King of Lower Egypt and sole companion of Ima," while the wife is labeled, "His wife, his beloved, Neferhutnetjer." Behind this are five vertical columns of text painted greenwith black details. (Leprohon)
ProvenanceFrom Mesheikh, tomb 100. 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)