Stela of Senres and Hormose
Description
Object Label: Both this funerary stela and the adjacent one, illustrate a popular Dynasty 18 type. The rounded top represents the sun's path across the dome of the sky. A pair of wedjat-eyes—symbols of the sun and moon as well as of wholeness—frame a shen-ring, representing the sun's universal, cyclical course. The stela's owner Senres is shown sniffing a lotus, an emblem of eternal rebirth, while accepting food offerings. Senres's wife, Hormes, is depicted grasping his arm in a gesture of intimacy. The offering prayer below ends by stating that Hormes commissioned this stela for her husband. Caption: Stela of Senres and Hormose, ca. 1539–1425 B.C.E.. Limestone, 16 7/8 x 8 5/16 x 1 5/8 in. (42.9 x 21.1 x 4.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 07.420. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A limestone stela depicting a religious scene with inscriptions.
The stela features a scene with figures engaged in a ritual offering, highlighted by clearly defined hieroglyphs. The composition shows two seated figures receiving offerings, surrounded by symbolic motifs, including an eye of Horus. The artistry reflects typical Egyptian styles with careful attention to hieratic proportion and form.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 07.420 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3228 tier-2
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