Stela of Hetepi
Unknown
ca. 1981–1917 B.C. · Limestone, paint · Egyptian Art
The rectangular stela belongs to a man named Hetepi, born of Sitishtek. His hair is short, and he is shown wearing a white kilt with a triangular front panel. Hetepi stands with a long walking stick in one hand and a shorter staff in the other. In front of him is a rack supporting a table and two necked globular jars. Various cuts of meat, as well as vegetables and bread loaves, are placed over the table top with raised edge.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1981–1917 B.C.
- Medium
- Limestone, paint
- Department
- Egyptian Art
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1926
