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Limestone false-door stela: E.2.1971

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Limestone false-door stela

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Description

False-door type, with inscription written in Carian. This stela was reused in the Baboon galleries at Saqqara. The form of stela is that of a false door, a traditional Egyptian form of stela.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.7 cm
Length: 36.2 cm
Width: 20 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1971) by The Egypt Exploration Society

Dating

Late Period
-0600 - -0500

Materials used in production

Limestone

Techniques used in production

Carved : Inscribed

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.2.1971
Primary reference Number: 63003
Oldadmincategory: SS

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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