Carved slab, from grave of Seneni, courtier and priest

This funerary slab, known as a stele, was carved for the grave of Seneni, a courtier and priest of the goddess Hathor based in Dendereh in southern Egypt. It was originally in a chapel in front of the tomb. It records his success in life.

The upper part of the stele has been carved to show Seneni seated with food offerings piled up before him. He has the wooden staff, heavy wig and broad collar marking his rank. Below, another image of Seneni is surrounded by a speech about his life.

Stelae, symbolic doors between the worlds of the living and the dead, were the focus for offerings made by the family of the deceased during local religious festivals. They commemorate the dead and encourage the living to emulate their achievements.

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