Stellophoric sculpture. New Empire, Ancient Egypt
Stellophoric sculpture. New Empire, Ancient Egypt, 1550-1070 BC.
Limestone.
Provenance: Collection of Edna Nobel, acquired in the 1950s-1960s.
Attached is an expert report by the Egyptologist and architect Don Fernando Estrada Laza.
Conservation: In fragmentary condition, without restorations.
Measurements: 22 cm. high.
Stelophore or statue of a kneeling figure (offerer) with funerary stele, made of limestone, accompanied by a legend in hieroglyphics, the translation of which is as follows: "praise Ra in his ascension. He illuminates the earth, opening the day for my king. Praise his sacred rebirth. Hail to you, Ra! Lord of justice, great god in your manifestations. I praise you, I exalt your peace, your goodness from your hand. I breathe the breezes that you give. I receive your appearance as your favourite, venerable lord.
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Stellophoric sculpture. New Empire, Ancient Egypt, 1550-1070 BC.
Limestone.
Provenance: Collection of Edna Nobel, acquired in the 1950s-1960s.
Attached is an expert report by the Egyptologist and architect Don Fernando Estrada Laza.
Conservation: In fragmentary condition, without restorations.
Measurements: 22 cm. high.
Stelophore or statue of a kneeling figure (offerer) with funerary stele, made of limestone, accompanied by a legend in hieroglyphics, the translation of which is as follows: "praise Ra in his ascension. He illuminates the earth, opening the day for my king. Praise his sacred rebirth. Hail to you, Ra! Lord of justice, great god in your manifestations. I praise you, I exalt your peace, your goodness from your hand. I breathe the breezes that you give. I receive your appearance as your favourite, venerable lord.
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