Stela of Djedmutiuesankh

Stela of  Djedmutiuesankh
Stela of Djedmutiuesankh
 

GEM Number

465

Collection

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Period

Third Intermediate period

Dynasty

21

Description

This round-topped stela of Djedmutiuesankh was found in 1907 at Medinet Habu on the west bank at Thebes (Luxor). The curved sign of heaven and a beautifully detailed winged sun disc decorate the top of the stela. Below, Djedmutiuesankh is depicted as a middle-aged woman with almond-shaped eyes and arched brows. She wears a loose transparent robe, a long hair wig surmounted by a perfume cone and a lotus bud. She raises both arms in adoration before the enthroned figure of the hawk-headed deity Re-Horakhty who wears a unique checkered pattern garment. Before him, is a table piled high with offerings. The hieroglyphic text is a hymn asking the sun god to place Djedmutiuesankh with his followers.

Region
Upper Egypt
Area
Luxor
Painted Wood

Height

25 cm

Width

3.5 cm

Length

20.5 cm