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Limestone stela with a Carian inscription: E.1.1971

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Limestone stela with a Carian inscription

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Round topped, man taking last farewell (other person embraced may be male or female), Carian. Carian is in southwest Turkey. The stela had been reused to form the lining of a votive pit. The two men are dressed in Greek-style clothes. Above is a traditional Egyptian motif, the winged sun disk. The inscription is in Carian Greek.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 8 cm
Length: 91.2 cm
Width: 37 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1971) by The Egypt Exploration Society

Dating

26th Dynasty, Late
Late Period
-0500 - -0600

Materials used in production

Limestone

Techniques used in production

Carved

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Accession number: E.1.1971
Primary reference Number: 63002
Oldadmincategory: SS

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

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

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