The Stela of Hepu from The Late Middle Kingdom (GEM 23753/ JE 41638)

Abstract

This paper aims to publish and study a round-topped limestone stela belonging to Hpw. In good condition, it is kept at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM 23753). This paper tackles the offering formula terminology, the artistic style, and the spelling and palaeographic features. This stela is dated to the 13th Dynasty. The stela was made by a local artist as indicated by the rough outlines in areas of the stela.

Keywords

• stela
• thirteenth dynasty
• hpw
• el-lisht