Stele of Prince Hapu and Queen Abeteni
Artist/Maker
Artist Unknown
Artist Unknown
Date1802-1640 BCE
CultureEgyptian
Mediumlimestone
DimensionsOverall: 17 5/8 x 11 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (44.8 x 29.2 x 8.3 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineMuseum purchase through funds from Andrew J. Sordoni
Terms
Object number58.105.002
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DescriptionThis stele depicts the deceased prince Hapu and his mother Queen Iabten seated around an offering table. The hieroglyphic text below them contains a prayer asking for offerings for Hapu. This rare thirteenth dynasty stele comes from Abydos, the burial spot of the god Osiris, where Egyptians established small chapels with steles in hopes of sharing the offerings brought to Osiris. Hapu’s actual burial was likely in another location.- Art of Egypt and the Near East
