Miniature Stela of Ahmose ca. 1600–1500 Second Intermediate Period–New Kingdom This miniature stela depicts a woman named Ahmose and her husband, whose name, confusingly, was also Ahmose. Like its larger counterparts, the small piece features a pair of wedjat eyes flanking a shen-ring in its top section. Below is the seated couple holding lotus flowers, which are symbols of regeneration and rebirth. At the bottom are four lines of text with an offering formulae and giving the name of Kyky who donated the Miniature Stela of Ahmose. ca. 1600–1500 Steatite (glazed). Second Inte
Miniature Stela of Ahmose ca. 1600–1500 Second Intermediate Period–New Kingdom This miniature stela depicts a woman named Ahmose and her husband, whose name, confusingly, was also Ahmose. Like its larger counterparts, the small piece features a pair of wedjat eyes flanking a shen-ring in its top section. Below is the seated couple holding lotus flowers, which are symbols of regeneration and rebirth. At the bottom are four lines of text with an offering formulae and giving the name of Kyky who donated the Miniature Stela of Ahmose. ca. 1600–1500 Steatite (glazed). Second Intermediate Period–New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 1, Superstructure 1 or 2, MMA excavations, 1915–16. Dynasty 17–early 18
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