Ancient Egyptian stela of Amenhotep, 1304-190 BC, 19th Dynasty, Saqquara. Kunsthistorisches Muesum Vienna AS 178. Rectangular stela with a cavetto co
Ancient Egyptian stela of Amenhotep, 1304-190 BC, 19th Dynasty, Saqquara. Kunsthistorisches Muesum Vienna AS 178. Rectangular stela with a cavetto cornice and a torus moulding has been crowned with another triangle which represents a pyramidion. In this context the decoration of the solar disk over water lines, the udjat-eyes and the cup are entirely fitting. These elements are also found in the top sections of other stelae. A winged disk has been added to the cavetto cornice. A border with inscription surrounds the stela's interior, which has been divided into two registers with the usual contents. Above is the veneration by the deceased of Osiris followed by the Goddess of the West, the Mistress of the Necropolis. Below is the funerary offering for Amenhotep's parents, which is brought by Amenhotep and his wife Kia, as well as a smaller representation of the ritual priest of Ptah, Pa-tir. The images and hieroglyphs have been painted in a dull yellow, symbolizing the golden light of the sun. The monument is thus also dedicated to the cult of the parents. Limestone, Height 120 cm width cm.
Size: 3199px × 5110px
Location: Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna ( Museum of Art History Vienna)
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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