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Stela with Worshipper before Horus, inscribed, Ptolemaic Period (330-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
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Stela with Worshipper before Horus, inscribed, Ptolemaic Period (330-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Stela with Worshipper before Horus, inscribed, Ptolemaic Period (330-30 BCE)
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2nd Century Bc 3rd Century Bc Face To Face Hand Carved Handicraft Handicrafts Hellenistic Hieroglyph Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphics Horus Inscribed Inscription Position Ptolemaic Ptolemaic Dynasty Ptolemaic Period Sandstone Stela Worship Worshipper Worshipping
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This image showcases a Stela with a Worshipper before the deity Horus, hailing from the Ptolemaic Period (330-30 BCE). The stela, a type of funerary monument common in ancient Egypt, is made of sandstone and intricately hand-carved. The central scene portrays a worshipper, dressed in a simple linen garment and a headpiece, standing face to face with the god Horus. The god is depicted as a falcon-headed deity with the solar disk on his head and the cobra Ureus on his forehead. The worshipper's hands are raised in a gesture of reverence, while Horus' right hand is extended in blessing. The stela is inscribed with hieroglyphic text, written in the ancient Egyptian script. The inscriptions on the left side of the stela identify the worshipper as Mizraim, a priest of Horus. The text on the right side is dedicated to the god Horus and includes various prayers and offerings. This stunning artifact is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Egypt during the Hellenistic period, a time when Greek and Egyptian artistic styles intermingled. The close-up view of the stela reveals the intricate details of the carving and the vibrant colors that have been preserved over the centuries. The Stela with Worshipper before Horus is currently on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it continues to inspire awe and fascination among visitors.
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