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Stela of Seth in the form of a hippo

New Kingdom, Ramesside Period
ca. 1295‒1186 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 Seth in the form of a hippo
  • Period:
    New Kingdom, Ramesside Period
  • Dynasty:
    Dynasty 19
  • Date:
    ca. 1295‒1186 BCE
  • Geography:
    From Egypt
  • Medium:
    Limestone, paint
  • Dimensions:
    8.5 × 8.1 × 3 cm (3 3/8 × 3 3/16 × 1 3/16 in.)
  • Credit Line:
    Lent by the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures of The University of Chicago (E12292)
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art