Stela of the sistrum-player Wedjashu, daughter of the royal scribe Hor

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2nd century B.C. · Limestone · Egyptian Art

The scene at the top of the stela depicts Wedjashu, the daughter of Hor, worshipping Osiris, Harendotes (who is identified with Min in Akhmim), Anubis, Isis and Nephthys. The offering formula in the text names Osiris, Sokar-Osiris, Harendotes, Isis and Nephthys plus all the gods of Ipw - the ancient name of Akhmim - on behalf of Wedjashu who was a sistrum player. Her father Hor was a royal scribe, and her mother was the housemistress Ankhes.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd century B.C.

Medium

Limestone

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Dr. and Mrs. Edmundo Lassalle Gift, 1968