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stela
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Object type
Museum number
EA323
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Description
Limestone stela of Amenmose: there is a large, Hathor-headed sistrum in the centre of this round-topped stela flanked by lotus flowers around the head. In the lower right-hand corner the sculptor of Amun, Amenmose, stands in adoration holding a brazier. On the left the lady Baketseth stands with her arms raised in worship. There are several gouges and areas of wear on the surface of the stela and the edges are damaged in places. The wear on the face of the Seth animal may not necessarily be intentional.
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Culture/period
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Findspot
- Found/Acquired: Abydos
- (Africa,Egypt,Upper Egypt,Abydos)
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Materials
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Dimensions
- Height: 42.7 centimetres
- Width: 26 centimetres
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Inscriptions
Inscription Type
inscriptionInscription Script
hieroglyphicInscription Transliteration
Titles/epithets include : 'Imn-ms [Sculptor of Amun] Titles/epithets include : Bʒk(t)-Stḫ [Lady]Inscription Translation
Titles/epithets include : Amenmose [Sculptor of Amun] Titles/epithets include : Baketseth [Lady]
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Curator's comments
Bibliography:
The British Museum, 'A guide to the Egyptian galleries (Sculpture)' (London, 1909), 204-5 (no. 744). -
Bibliography
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Location
Not on display
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Condition
There are several gouges and areas of wear on the surface of the stela and the edges are damaged in places. The wear on the face of the Seth animal may not necessarily be intentional.
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Subjects
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Associated names
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Acquisition name
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Acquisition date
1837
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Acquisition notes
Lot 697, Sotheby sale 13 March 1837.
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Department
Ancient Egypt & Sudan
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BM/Big number
EA323
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Registration number
.323
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Additional IDs
- BS.323 (Birch Slip Number)
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