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Egyptian Art. Stela of Intef I. Ca. 2021-1981 B. C
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Egyptian Art. Stela of Intef I. Ca. 2021-1981 B. C
Egyptian Art. Stela of Intef I. ca. 2021-1981 B.C. Middle Kingdom. First Intermediate Period. 11th Dynasty. Fayum Entrance Area, Herakleopolis (Ihnasya el-Medina, Ahnas, Ehnasya). Egypt. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States
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11th 21st Dynasty First Funerary Intef Intermediate Limestone Lotus Metropolitan Offerer Offering Offerings Pharaoh Ruler Sculpted Stele
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This stunning stela, or funerary stele, dates back to the Middle Kingdom of Egypt, specifically the 11th Dynasty during the First Intermediate Period, around 2021-1981 B.C. Discovered in the Fayum Entrance Area of Herakleopolis, modern-day Ihnasya el-Medina or Ahnas, this limestone stela is a testament to the artistic and historical significance of ancient Egypt. The stela is dedicated to Intef I, also known as Inyotef, who ruled as a powerful pharaoh during this period. The relief on the stela shows Intef I as an offerer, presenting various offerings to the gods, including lotus flowers and other symbols of fertility and abundance. The intricately sculpted and painted design is a representation of the pharaoh's role as a ruler and an intermediary between the divine and the human worlds. The stela's historical importance lies in its preservation and the insights it provides into the cultural practices and artistic styles of the Middle Kingdom period. Today, it is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where it continues to inspire and educate visitors about the rich history and artistic achievements of ancient Egypt.
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