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Fragment of a stela with winged, bull-headed Seth at the solar barque's prow thrusting a spear

New Kingdom
ca. 1294‒1279 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:
    Fragment of a stela with winged, bull-headed Seth at the solar barque's prow thrusting a spear
  • Period:
    New Kingdom
  • Dynasty:
    Dynasty 19
  • Reign:
    reign of Seti I
  • Date:
    ca. 1294‒1279 BCE
  • Geography:
    From Egypt
  • Medium:
    Stone - Calcite
  • Dimensions:
    22 × 18.5 × 7 cm (8 11/16 × 7 5/16 × 2 3/4 in.)
    Overall with base: 28 × 18.7 × 8.2 cm (11 in. × 7 3/8 in. × 3 1/4 in.)
  • Credit Line:
    Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen (ÆIN 0726)
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art