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A rectangular stone slab is painted with two large figures with medium-dark skin in profile, a man and a woman. Surrounding them are various food items, as well as a smaller male f
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Egypt / Middle Kingdom, early Dynasty 12, about 1956–1877 BCE

Stela of Amenemhat and Hemet

Stela of Amenemhat and Hemet

Look closely at Stela of Amenemhat and Hemet. A rectangular stone slab is painted with two large figures with medium-dark skin in profile, a man and a woman.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What detail would you point out to someone seeing this for the first time? The Art Institute dates Stela of Amenemhat and Hemet to Middle Kingdom, early Dynasty 12, about 1956–1877 BCE.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Egyptian; probably Thebes (now Luxor), Egypt made this architectural fragment. The museum dates it Middle Kingdom, early Dynasty 12, about 1956–1877 BCE.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoStela of Amenemhat and Hemet

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