Reproduction
Object Category
stelae
Description
Lower half of limestone stele, of which the upper part is preserved in Leiden, of the high steward of the mansion of Amenhotep III, Meryptah and the High-priest of Memphis, Ptahmose. Rectangular type with raised frame and cavetto cornice. Fragment shows lower part of two offering scenes in sunk relief, with pet monkey under chair, and a prayer for Meryptah. Two pieces joined together; hole pierced through right 'ledge' of frame.
Publications
- Stewart, Harry Milne, Egyptian stelae, reliefs and paintings from the Petrie collection: part 1. The New Kingdom, 26, pl 16
Production Period
Late Dynasty 18 18th Dynasty
Material
Dimensions
width: 80.3 cms
height: 55 cms
thickness: 9 cms thickness of broken edge
Accession Number
LDUCE-UC14463
Administration Name
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology