Relief with Head of a King (Seti I?)

New Kingdom, Ramesside

ca. 1295–1294 B.C.

Not on view

Displayed in Gallery 129 are reliefs from three walls of the chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos. This monarch was a military officer from the eastern Delta. He served as a general and vizier under Haremhab, last king of Dynasty 18, and was designated by Haremhab as his successor. Ramesses was probably quite old when he became king and most of his monuments were finished by his son, Seti I.

This block, which is currently off display, shows a head of a king, his visible hand raised in a gesture of prayer. This comes from the Chapel of Ramesses I in the temple of Seti I at Abydos, and likely represents Seti I performing rituals for the benefit of his father.

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Title: Relief with Head of a King (Seti I?)
Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 19
Reign: reign of Seti I
Date: ca. 1295–1294 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Temple of Sety I, north of NE corner, Chapel of Ramesses I
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: H. 60.6 × W. 63.5 cm (23 7/8 × 25 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Dikran G. Kelekian, 1912
Object Number: 12.186.1
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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