Stele of Djehuti-mesi, called Mesi
18th Dynasty, reign of Thutmose IV, ca. 1419–1410 BC
Above, Djehuti-mesi, who was also known as Mesi, is depicted offering before the god Osiris. Below, he, his wife, and a daughter, who is shown under the table, bring offerings to his parents. The text in the lower part of the stele includes an offering formula with a request that several gods provide Djehuti-mesi with daily offerings.
Above, Djehuti-mesi, who was also known as Mesi, is depicted offering before the god Osiris. Below, he, his wife, and a daughter, who is shown under the table, bring offerings to his parents. The text in the lower part of the stele includes an offering formula with a request that several gods provide Djehuti-mesi with daily offerings.
Time:
18th Dynasty, reign of Thutmose IV, ca. 1419–1410 BC
Object Name
Stele
Culture
Ägyptisch
Location of discovery:
Abydos (vermutlich)
Material/technology:
Painted limestone
Dimensions:
H 84,2 cm, B 54,5 cm, T 10 cm, G 75 kg
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung
Invs.
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 128
Provenance
1821, purchased by Ernst August Burghart in Egypt