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Inscribed stele with a male and female figure
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom (?), Dynasty 11–13
2061–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, 253A
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 47 x 53 x 6 cm (18 1/2 x 20 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.629
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionThis stela depicts, in sunk relief, a standing male figure with a female figure standing behind him. They are facing to the right, with an offering formula above and in front of them. Faint traces of red and yellow paint remain.
ProvenanceFrom Sheikh Farag,grave 253A. 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.