Ancient Egyptian stele of s standard bearer Maienhekau, limestone, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, (1458-1425 BC), DAbydos, Egyptian Museum, Turin. Grey b

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Ancient Egyptian stele of s standard bearer Maienhekau, limestone, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, (1458-1425 BC), DAbydos, Egyptian Museum, Turin. Grey background. In the top registerMaienhekau makes offerings to Ptah, Osiris and Horus. In the middle he is shown with his wife reveiving offerings from his 2 sons. In the lower register another son with 3 gaughters is offering a formula to Maienhekau, also listing his titles. He was standard bearer (captain) on several warships and the "bearer of arms " of Thutmosis II. The current depictions are over an earlier relief which can be seen in places where the later stucco has come away.

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Size: 6780px × 9477px
Location: Egyptian Museum, Turin, Italy
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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