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Stela of Amenemhat's Family

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This rectangular stela made out of painted limestone shows Amenemhat with his wife, son, and daughter. All the figures are shown seated except his daughter. She stands before an offering table heaped with different kinds of offerings. The son is depicted seated between his mother and father. Beneath the seated lady, there is a basket containing a mirror that she used for applying makeup.
This scene clearly shows the longing for unity of the family, both in life and after death.

Present location

EGYPTIAN MUSEUM [01/001] CAIRO EM

Inventory number

JE 45626

Dating

11TH DYNASTY

Archaeological Site

EL-ASSASIF

Category

STELA

Material

LIMESTONE

Technique

CARVED

Height

30 cm

Width

50 cm