Stela of Maaty and Dedwi
Description
Object Label: The sculptor who carved this colorful funerary stela of the official Maaty and his wife, Dedwi, lived during the First Intermediate Period. At this time, the centralized royal government of the Old Kingdom had given way to local rulers, isolating provincial artists from the artistic traditions of the royal court. They developed local styles which, as on this stela, tended to be simple but lively. Caption: Stela of Maaty and Dedwi, ca. 2170–2008 B.C.E.. Limestone, pigment, 28 7/16 x 20 1/2 x 2 1/16 in. (72.3 x 52.1 x 5.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 39.1. (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 painted limestone relief depicting two standing figures and accompanying hieroglyphs.
The image features a painted limestone relief showing two male figures. The larger figure stands holding a scepter-like object, while the smaller figure appears behind him. Above the figures are several lines of hieroglyphic text. The composition is standard for Egyptian tomb reliefs, showcasing both people and hieroglyphs in a clear, organized format. The artwork is done in typical Old Kingdom style, focusing on profile views and precise line work. The colors utilized include shades of red, white, and black, indicative of mineral-based paints.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 39.1 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3442 tier-2
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