Home > North America > United States of America > New York > New York > Sights > Metropolitan Museum of Art
Stela of Aafenmut, from Thebes, Late Period, c. 924-889 BC (painted wood)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
Stela of Aafenmut, from Thebes, Late Period, c. 924-889 BC (painted wood)
3432873 Stela of Aafenmut, from Thebes, Late Period, c.924-889 BC (painted wood) by Egyptian 22nd Dynasty (945-715 BC); 23x18x3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Khokha, Tomb of Aafenmut
Aafenmut, scribe of the treasury, making an offering to Ra-Horakhty, the sun-god.
Third Intermediate Period, reign of Osorkon I
The solar barque in the sky is supported by the emblems of the east (on the right) and the west (on the left). The deceased, wearing a wrap-around dress over a tunic, presents incense to the seated sun god, Ra-Harakhty, from whom he is separated by an offering table. ); Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23152062
© Bridgeman Images
Crook Falcon Flail Funerary Hieroglyph Hieroglyphics Osiris Re Horakhty Solar Barque Stele Sun Disk Theban Serpent Snakes
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Africa
> Egypt
> Related Images
> Animals
> Reptiles
> Snakes
> Related Images
> Arts
> Artists
> P
> those present
> Fine Art Finder
> Ancient Egypt & Sites
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> Egyptian 22nd Dynasty
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> Egyptian Ptolemaic Period
> North America
> United States of America
> New York
> New York
> Sights
> Metropolitan Museum of Art
EDITORS COMMENTS
The print captures the exquisite Stela of Aafenmut, a remarkable piece from ancient Egypt's Late Period. Created during the reign of Osorkon I in the Third Intermediate Period, this painted wood stela stands at 23x18x3 cm and is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Depicting Aafenmut, a scribe of the treasury, making an offering to Ra-Horakhty, the sun-god, this artwork provides insight into Egyptian funerary practices and beliefs. The deceased figure is seen wearing a wrap-around dress over a tunic as he presents incense to Ra-Harakhty. Separating them is an offering table adorned with hieroglyphics. What makes this stela even more captivating is the presence of a solar barque supported by emblems representing both east and west. This celestial vessel symbolizes Ra's journey across the sky each day. The attention to detail on this wooden masterpiece is truly awe-inspiring. From intricate hieroglyphics to vibrant colors that have stood the test of time, it showcases Egyptian artistry at its finest. As we gaze upon this image captured by Bridgeman Images' lens through Fine Art Finder, we are transported back thousands of years to witness an intimate moment between man and god—a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with spirituality and our desire for connection with higher powers.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
