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Stela

Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period
ca. 2100–2090 BCE
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Stela
  • Period: Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 7–10
  • Date: ca. 2100–2090 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, EEF excavations, 1897–98
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: H. 29.9 × W. 17.2 × D. 9.7 cm (11 3/4 × 6 3/4 × 3 13/16 in.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1898
  • Object Number: 98.4.68
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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