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Stele of Usersatet, viceroy of Nubia
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep II
1427–1400 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Sandstone
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 93 x 58.5 x 10.5 cm (36 5/8 x 23 1/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.632a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Stele
DescriptionSandstone. Round topped stele of the Viceroy Wesersatet (under Amenhotep II). a. Upper part incomplete; scene of offering to seated figure on throne left; b. below 13 or more lines of inscription colored blue.
ProvenanceFrom Semma Fort. January 1924, excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition.