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Stele of Yay
Egyptian
First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 7–11
2100–2061 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, Between 533 and 536 debris
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 47 x 41 x 6.8 cm (18 1/2 x 16 1/8 x 2 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.627
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionThis yellow limestone stele depicts the Sole Favorite, Priestess of Hathor, Yay, seated and holding a lotus flower. Her figure is executed in raised relief, while the offering formula is done in sunk relief. Traces of color remain on the border.
ProvenanceFrom Sheikh Farag, debris between graves 533 and 536. 1923: 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: October 20, 1925)
(Accession date: October 20, 1925)