Fragment of Stela depicting a figure labeled 'excellent spirit of Re' facing Ramesses I and Ahmose-Nefertari

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Fragment of Stela depicting a figure labeled 'excellent spirit of Re' facing Ramesses I and Ahmose-Nefertari beneath the barque of Re, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 , From Egypt, limestone, h. (12 in.); w. cm (6 in.), Although sadly worn, this stela represents an important aspect of private religion, the worship of ancestors entitled 'excellent spirit of Re'' best known from the site of Deir-el-Medina. In the gabled top of the stela appears the crouching god Re in his solar barque, a baboon in front of him raising its arms in adoration

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Size: 2871px × 4697px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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