Stela of Djehuty

New Kingdom
ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 117
In this stela Ahmose, a priest of Montu, makes offerings to his father Djehutymes, his mother, and another male relative (above), and two female relatives (below). The inscription includes a list of other members of the family.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Stela of Djehuty
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Date: ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt; Probably from Upper Egypt, Thebes
  • Medium: Limestone, paint
  • Dimensions: H. 37.6 × W. 25.4 × D. 8.7 cm (14 13/16 × 10 × 3 7/16 in.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. S. W. Straus, 1925
  • Object Number: 25.184.2
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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