Stela of the Temple–Servant of Amun, Irtihareru

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ca. 750–525 B.C. · Wood, gesso, paint · Egyptian Art

As part of the burial equipment, funerary stelae made a prayer for offerings for the maintenance of the deceased. In addition to forms of Osiris, Re-Harakhty and Atum—as the rising and setting sun and thus connected with continued life—are particularly favored focal gods. In contrast to stelae of the Third Intermediate Period, subdued coloring and a more standardized style are adopted in this period. Here the temple-servant of Amun Irtihareru, son of the temple-servant of Amun Ankhnidi and the lady of the house Tatjenfi, adores Atum on the right side and Re-Harakhty on the left side.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 750–525 B.C.

Medium

Wood, gesso, paint

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1930