An Egyptian Limestone Stele Fragment, New Kingdom, early 18th Dynasty, Reign of Ahhotep I (c. 1575-1530 BCE) - Amenhotep I (c. 1525-1504 BCE) Medium - Faience well-preserved example with strong surface

well-preserved example with strong surface color

I completed two-thirds

transforming it into a striking necklace that blends ancient artistry with contemporary elegance

Leaders were adorned with a wide variety of jewelry and decorative elements made from gold

The base is crisply incised with two facing uraei flanking a central was sceptre

An Egyptian Limestone Stele Fragment, New Kingdom, early 18th Dynasty, Reign of Ahhotep I (c. 1575-1530 BCE) - Amenhotep I (c. 1525-1504 BCE) Medium - Faience well-preserved example with strong surfaceThis finely carved fragmentary upper section of a New Kingdom limestone stele depicts a deceased male figure seated before an offering table, participating in a traditional funeral banquet. He is dressed in a short wig, collar, and kilt and is positioned on a backrest in front of the offering table, which is adorned with numerous offerings. His right hand is extended toward the offerings, while his left hand, placed across his chest in a symbol of