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Limestone stela: E.SS.31

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 20

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Limestone stela

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Description

With Bakhenkhons offering to Amenhotep I and Ahmose Nefertari, with red and black paint traces. A subject adores the dynasty 18 king Amenhotep I and his principal wife Ahmose Nefertari. the wife is deified, as seen from the vulture headdress, and wears the crown of Amun. The ruler wears the 'Blue' crown, which was associated with warfare. Stelae depicting earlier rulers were commonly produced in the Ramesside period.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 6.3 cm
Height: 21.5 cm
Width: 16.1 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown

Dating

New Kingdom
19th Dynasty
Circa -1295 BC - Circa -1186 BC

Materials used in production

Limestone

Techniques used in production

Carved

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.SS.31
Primary reference Number: 63405
Oldadmincategory: SS
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 14 May 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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