Stele of Zezen-nakht
Dynasty: Dynasty 11 (second half) (Ancient Egyptian, 2030–1981 BCE)
Period: First Intermediate Period (Ancient Egyptian, 2150–2030 BCE)
Date: about 2000 BCE
Dimensions:
29 1/2 x 36 in. (74.9 x 91.4 cm)
Medium: limestone with stucco and paint
Place of Origin: Naga ed-Deir
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1947.61
Label Text:Executed in high relief, in which the background of the limestone slab was carved away, the image of Zezen-nakht confronts the standard offering formula, which begins at upper right with two hieroglyphs meaning “an offering.” The inscriptions at right also include his names, titles, and accomplishments, as well as a dense collection of offerings. A powerful man, Zezen-nakht is depicted wearing a curled wig, sandals, and starched linen kilt. His collars and bracelets are of gold vibrantly combined with turquoise and carnelian.
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