Stela with a seated figure of Re-Harakhty

Unknown

ca. 1070–712 B.C. · Wood, paint · Egyptian Art

Discovered by the Museum's Egyptian Expedition in the Theban necropolis, this partially-preserved stela originally depicted a woman making offerings to the sun god in the form of the falcon-headed Re-Harakhty. Enough remains of the woman's figure to show that she was wearing a pleated festival gown and raising her arms in adoration of the god. Between the two figures is an offering stand topped by a mat and piled high with foodstuffs, including various types of breads and vegetables.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1070–712 B.C.

Medium

Wood, paint

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1914