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Shrine of Hori

late 12th or 13th Dynasty, ca. 1800-1700 BC, Presumably from Abydos

 

 

Shrine of Hori

This shrine is a miniature memorial chapel which was erected in honor of the god Osiris at Abydos. The figure in the niche depicts Hori who dedicated this shrine for the benefit of his family, as well as himself, so that all might participate in the Osiris mysteries. The incised figures to the left and right of the niche depict family members; yet more are mentioned.

Location: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Raum VII

Object data

Object Name

Stele

Culture

Ägyptisch

Period

Middle Kingdom

Dated

late 12th or 13th Dynasty, ca. 1800-1700 BC

Material

Limestone

Dimensions

H 49 cm, B 39 cm, T 25,5 cm

Image rights

Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung

Inv. No.

Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 186

Provenance

1821, purchased by Ernst August Burghart in Egypt

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