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Stela of the high priest of Ptah, Shedsunefertem

Third Intermediate Period
ca. 945–924 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 899
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Stela of the high priest of Ptah, Shedsunefertem
  • Period:
    Third Intermediate Period
  • Dynasty:
    Dynasty 22
  • Reign:
    Sheshonq I
  • Date:
    ca. 945–924 BCE
  • Geography:
    From Egypt
  • Medium:
    Stone - Limestone Paint Metal - Gold leaf
  • Dimensions:
    86.8 × 78.5 cm, 158.8 kg (34 3/16 × 30 7/8 in., 350 lb.)
  • Credit Line:
    Cleveland Museum of Art; Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust (1914.669)
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art