Ancient Egyptian stela of Neferseshempepy-Senni from Dandara dated 2181 – 2160 BC

Rectangular limestone stela with incised relief of figure of Neferseshempepy standing, wearing kilt and holding a staff of office. With inscription giving his name and title of imy-r prw sn’, overseer of the departments of stores.

Ancient Egyptian stela of Neferseshempepy-Senni from Dandara dated 2181 – 2160 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1898.56.34
  • Material: limestone
  • Culture: Dynasty 7 - 8
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 2181 - 2160 BC
  • Object name: stela of Neferseshempepy-Senni
  • Dimensions: Length: 550mm , Width: 480mm , Depth: 150mm
  • Published references: Fischer Dendera pp.119 - 128 pl.XVI a
  • Site: Dandara
  • Latitude: 26.16627
  • Longitude: 32.661584