Details

Object type

stela

Title

Inscribed funerary slab

Place Associated

Africa, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Dendera (place associated)

Date

Late 6th Dynasty, 2200-2100 BC

Materials

limestone

Dimensions

overall: 375 x 606 mm

Description

Limestone stela from the tomb of Mereri. The hieroglyphs inscribed on this piece identify Mereri as a governor, overseer of the priests and keeper of secrets for the seal-bearer of the king. The stela ensures that he will receive magical offerings of bread and beer to sustain him in the afterlife.

Credit Line/Donor

Gifted by the Egypt Exploration Fund, 1898

ID Number

1898.209.a

Location

In storage