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 - Canvas The finest specimens are found

The finest specimens are found in Fontainebleau

Alexandria and Asia Minor were central production hubs for these works

Stone palettes such as this formed an essential part of the scribal toolkit in ancient Egypt

evoking a sense of opulence and luxury

framing the form with rich visual texture

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 - Canvas The finest specimens are foundThis 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