Stela of Irethoreru
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Object Label
Beneath the wings of Horus the Behdetite, a manifestation of the solar god often found on stelae, or commemorative tablets, Irethoreru, at the right, makes an offering to the god of the underworld, Osiris, and his wife, Isis. The different shades of the stone have been successfully exploited for aesthetic purposes. Though the style of the representations is drawn from earlier periods, textual details suggest a Twenty-fifth Dynasty date.
Caption
Egyptian. Stela of Irethoreru, ca. 775–653 B.C.E.. Syenite, 20 x 14 x 5 11/16 in. (50.8 x 35.5 x 14.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Alfred T. White and George C. Brackett, 07.422. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.07.422_wwg8.jpg)
Culture
Title
Stela of Irethoreru
Date
ca. 775–653 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 25
Period
Third Intermediate Period
Geography
Place made: Egypt
Medium
Syenite
Classification
Dimensions
20 x 14 x 5 11/16 in. (50.8 x 35.5 x 14.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Alfred T. White and George C. Brackett
Accession Number
07.422
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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Frequent Art Questions
What is happening here?
At the top of the Stela of Irethoreru, you can see Osiris (the main figure on top of a pedestal) being praised by the individual on the right, Irethoreru. The table in between them holds offerings. Behind Osiris is another deity, his wife, the goddess Isis.Can I get more info about this piece?
The Stela of Irethoreru was designed for his tomb. Irethoreru can be seen all the way to the right wearing a long kilt of a high ranking official and making a gesture of worship towards Osiris and Isis. The tables between them hold offerings of food from the deceased to the gods.
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