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Stela of the Priest Montuhotep, from Abydos, Egypt

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An image of Architectural Element. Stela of the Priest Montuhotep. With family (wife, Snt (Sent or Senet), parents Neferpert and Hathoremhat) bringing offerings, inscribed. Also shown are his sisters, son, daughters, the nurse, the maidservants and the farm servants. From Abydos, Egypt. Limestone, height 42.5 cm, width 79 cm, depth 9.5 cm, 1976-1879 B.C. Twelfth Dynasty, Middle Kingdom.

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Architectural Element. Stela of the Priest Montuhotep. With family (wife, Snt (Sent or Senet), parents Neferpert and Hathoremhat) bringing offerings, inscribed. Also shown are his sisters, son, daughters, the nurse, the maidservants and the farm servants. From Abydos, Egypt. Limestone, height 42.5 cm, width 79 cm, depth 9.5 cm, 1976-1879 B.C. Twelfth Dynasty, Middle Kingdom.

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  • Accession Number: E.9.1922
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  • Photographer name: Image Library; Fitzwilliam Museum
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