Funerary Stela of Renefseneb
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Object Label
The nine people represented on this stela all had titles that indicate low-status occupations such as "page," "keeper of the water vessel," "freedwoman of the servants," and "doorkeeper." They may have been members of one extended family, or they may have been faithful retainers of a nobleman who wished to reward their loyalty and service. By having their names and images carved on a stela, each of them was guaranteed eternal life after death.
Caption
Funerary Stela of Renefseneb, ca. 1759–1630 B.C.E. or later. Limestone, 15 15/16 x 11 1/4 x 2 13/16 in. (40.5 x 28.5 x 7.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 08.480.176. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.08.480.176_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
Gallery
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Gallery
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Title
Funerary Stela of Renefseneb
Date
ca. 1759–1630 B.C.E. or later
Dynasty
Dynasty 13
Period
Middle Kingdom to Second Intermediate Period
Geography
Place made: Egypt
Medium
Limestone
Classification
Dimensions
15 15/16 x 11 1/4 x 2 13/16 in. (40.5 x 28.5 x 7.2 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
08.480.176
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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