Carian Stela

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Round-topped limestone stela with intricately incised details, divided into three distinct registers. The first register depicts a male figure standing before the revered gods Osiris and Isis. In the second register, an ibis-headed figure is shown facing a majestic bull, while Carian text is inscribed above. The third register features a deceased woman reclining on a couch surrounded by mournful companions. This ancient relic was unearthed during excavations in the 6th century BC at the fabled site of Saqqara, where it bears the designation H5-1343. Its dimensions reveal a depth of 10.00cm, height of 63.00cm, and width of 31.00cm. A cutting-edge 3D scan was created by Amelia Knowlson, a talented student from Sheffield Hallam University, who utilized an Artec Spider during her placement at the museum to bring this invaluable artifact to life.