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Description : Limestone Thebes, Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th-around 19th Dynasty Offering stele for the god Amun-Ra in form of a ram Partially identifiable hieroglyphics Dimensions: 22.5 x 15.8 x 3.5 cm (height x width x depth) Provenance: Private Collection Bruno Wertz Scientific research: Dr. Jan Moje, Free University of Berlin (see references below) A similar piece is located in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (CG 34152 - 3) This offering stele originates from ancient Egypt, dating to the New Kingdom, the period of the 18 υ th to around the 19 υ th Dynasty (1550-1186/1185 BCE). The offering piece is made of limestone in high rectangular form with a flat arch above. The depictions are carved in raised relief, and the inscription of the hieroglyphics is deepened. An engraved sun between two detailed carved wingsforms the upper arch. The red colour of the sun is still tenuously preserved. The main area of the stele is occupied by a ram turned to the right, a form of appearance of the god Amun-Ra, which especially occurred in the area of Thebes. A Uraeus snake towers up on the head of the ram. The Uraeus is wearing a solar disk with horns - a symbol of reign and divinity. A shade-giving ostrich feather frond is located behind the ram, a sign of high rank. A lotus plant is standing in front of the ram, the plant of arms of Upper Egypt and Thebes. A column is appliedin the upper right corner, and it reads from right-to-left 'Holy ram (of Amun)'. Below, a line of very thoroughly engraved hieroglyphics reading from right-to-left 'donated by Thutmosis, (hench)man of his master'. The piece was donated to the god Amun-Ra by a commissioner named Thutmosis. The offering stele thus represents a votive offering for Amun-Ra of Thebes, and has most possibly been donated to the Temple of Amun in Karnak, or has been used in a private house altar. The god Amun-Ra combines characteristics of Re, Min and Amun and so he holds power over the sun, the wind and fertility. The offering stele is in good condition, regarding its age. A piece of c. 1 cm length is missing in the central top. The corner of c. 2 x 2 cm size has broken off in the lower left. The stone was broken into several parts and has been joined recently. Traces of glue are still visible. The backside is missing several pieces. The stele measures 22.5 x 15.8 x 3.5 cm (height x width x depth). Auctionata would like to express its deep gratitude to Dr. Jan Moje for the scientific preparation of the collection and the research for the text. We do declare explicitly that the pricing of the objects of this auction does not derive from Dr. Jan Moje. Please do not hesitate to contact Auctionata for further background research information about the objects, especially the deciphermentof
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