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Cow head on the Stela of Sirenenutet

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Cow head on the Stela of Sirenenutet

Stela of Sirenenutet

The owner sits in front of a table piled with food. His right hand holds a scepter indicating his status as a high official. The inscription contains a standard offering prayer.

Sirenenutet was an administrator of food supplies used in temple rituals and as payment for the priests. His titles are 'provider of offerings for the gods' and 'accountant of the double granary'.

12th Dynasty, reign of Amenemhat II (about 1922-1878 B.C.)

Possibly from Thebes

Limestone

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Cow head on the Stela of Sirenenutet
Taken on  Friday 14th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Genre:  1922 - 1878 B.C.
Source:  London, United Kingdom
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