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Stele of Heny
Egyptian
First Intermediate Period; Dynasty 7–11
2100–2061 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, Tomb 519, Thieves' Debris, Room A
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 52 x 53 x 12 cm (20 1/2 x 20 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.625
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionThis stela portrays the hereditary prince, count, and seal-bearer of the King, Heny, in raised relief and standing before a table of offerings. The inscription, an offering formula is rendered in sunk relief. The color is well preserved, including traces of red, green, yellow and black.
Inscriptions(1) "An offering which the king gives, (and) Osiris, lord of Busiris, Khentyamentiu, (2) lord of Abydos, that offerings be invoked for the hereditary prince, count, seal-bearer of the King of Lower Egypt, the one honored (3) before the great god, lord of heaven, Heneny. (4) A thousand of bread, beer, fowl, clothing and everythiong good." (Leprohon)
ProvenanceFrom Sheikh Farag, tomb SF 519. Found in the thieves' debris, Room A. 1923: excavated by the Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, October 15, 1923; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: 1925)
(Accession Date: 1925)