Stela of Merneptah ca. 1802–1550 Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period This round-topped stela with a solid red border is dedicated to a man named Merneptah. He is shown seated on a block seat, which resembles a throne often used by a king or a deity, rather than a more common four-legged chair. He is dressed in a long wraparound skirt, which the artist has rendered as a sheer garment in order to reveal the short kilt underneath. Merneptah holds a water lily blossom, a symbol of regeneration, up to his face. Immediately in front of his legs is a table laden with bread loaves and a bun
Stela of Merneptah ca. 1802–1550 Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period This round-topped stela with a solid red border is dedicated to a man named Merneptah. He is shown seated on a block seat, which resembles a throne often used by a king or a deity, rather than a more common four-legged chair. He is dressed in a long wraparound skirt, which the artist has rendered as a sheer garment in order to reveal the short kilt underneath. Merneptah holds a water lily blossom, a symbol of regeneration, up to his face. Immediately in front of his legs is a table laden with bread loaves and a bundle of green onions. A woman named Ina stands before him and holds up a branch, an unusual object in this context. Above the two figures are a pair of wedjat eyes and a shen sign, all of which have protective meanings. The three lines of inscription at the bottom of the stela include an offering formula that invokes the god Stela of Merneptah 556552
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