Ancient Egyptian stela from Abydos dated 30 BC – AD 395

Round-topped stela in raised relief with winged sun disc and pendant uraei at top. Below is standing figure of man in classical drapery in full frontal pose, right hand over incense burner. On either side are standing figures of Anubis in profile holding crook and flail, one on left wearing Atef crown and one on right wearing Double crown, both inside incomplete frames representing shrines or booths.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1920.10.13
  • Material: limestone
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: stela
  • Dimensions: Height: 445mm , Width: 350mm , Depth: 89mm
  • Published references: A Abdalla Graeco - Roman Funerary Stelae p 45 cat no 95 pl 38A
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889