late 12th or 13th Dynasty, ca. 1800-1700 BC, Presumably from Abydos
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.
Stele
Ägyptisch
Middle Kingdom
late 12th or 13th Dynasty, ca. 1800-1700 BC
Limestone
H 49 cm, B 39 cm, T 25,5 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 186
1821, purchased by Ernst August Burghart in Egypt
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