An Egyptian limestone fragmentary royal stele for king Merenptah
New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, circa 1212-1201 B.C.
Round-topped, carved in sunken relief, depicting the king Merenptah wearing the Crown of Upper Egypt, his hands raised to offer two vessels to 'Amun, the great and great' standing in front, wearing a false beard and double plumed headdress, holding a was-sceptre, with four columns of hieroglyphic text above, including two cartouches for the king, called Baenre Meramun 'Lord of the two lands', and Merenptah Hotephermaat 'Lord of Appearances', 'given life like Re', 18in (45.7cm) wide, mounted
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