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Unfinished stele

New Kingdom, Ramesside Period
ca. 1295–1070 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:
    Unfinished stele
  • Period:
    New Kingdom, Ramesside Period
  • Dynasty:
    Dynasty 19–Dynasty 20
  • Date:
    ca. 1295–1070 BCE
  • Geography:
    From Egypt; Possibly from Memphite Region, Saqqara
  • Medium:
    Stone - Limestone
  • Dimensions:
    36.6 × 32.3 cm (14 7/16 × 12 11/16 in.)
    Overall with mounting: 14.6 kg (32.1 lb.)
  • Credit Line:
    Boston, Museum of Fine Arts; Museum purchase, 1924 (25.630)
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art