Stela of Dedu, Middle Kingdom, end of Dynasty 11 – beginning of Dynasty 12, ca. 2000–1952 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes

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Stela of Dedu, Middle Kingdom, end of Dynasty 11 – beginning of Dynasty 12, ca. 2000–1952 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 8, Burials A x, 1915–16, Limestone (indurated), paint, H. 38 cm (14 15/16 in); W. 25 cm (9 13/16 in), The two lines of inscription at the top of this rectangular stela indicate that the monument belongs to a man named Dedu, born of Seni, and his wife Sitsobek, born of Nefret. In the center of the large scene, Dedu is shown striding forward over the ground line that is painted in three colors like a wall dado

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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