This image features an Egyptian funerary stele from the New Kingdom Period, presented in the shape of a traditional "false door." Isolated against a black background, the stele’s recessed surface creates a symbolic entrance at its center, representing the belief that the soul of the deceased could pass through this "false door" to enter and exit the tomb. The stele's design reflects ancient Egyptian practices, ensuring that offerings and prayers could reach the deceased even in the absence of living relatives. Dating from the New Kingdom Period (1550–1070 BCE), the stele would have been used in tombs, particularly during the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of Egypt. This period, often referred to as the Egyptian Empire, was a time of great power and prosperity. The image highlights the intricate craftsmanship of the stele, which was intended to serve both a spiritual and practical purpose for the deceased in the afterlife.
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