Limestone 'ear stela': E.14.1907

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Limestone 'ear stela'

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Description

Votive offering, slab with three ears in relief. This stela was probably dedicated at the Dynasty 18 temple of Hatshepsut. Votive objects were often cleared out of temples to make room for new offerings. This object was found on an earlier temple site, close to the New Kingdom complex where it was no doubt discarded.

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 4 cm

Find spot

Montuhotep Temple Deir el Bahri Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1907) by The Egyptian Exploration Fund

Dating

New Kingdom
Circa -1550 - Circa -1069

Materials used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.14.1907
Primary reference Number: 50964
Oldadmincategory: SS
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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