Stela of the God's-Father of Amun Pakeshi, ca. 750–525


Stela of the God's-Father of Amun Pakeshi, Third Intermediate Period–Saite Period, Dynasty 25–26, ca. 750–525 , From Egypt, Wood, gesso, paint, x 29 cm (14 7/16 x 11 7/16 in.), As part of the burial equipment, funerary stelae made a prayer for offerings for the maintenance of the deceased. In addition to forms of Osiris, Re-Harakhty and Atum—as the rising and setting sun and thus connected with continued life—are particularly favored focal gods


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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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