Stela of Ramose

The small rounded votive stela of the scribe of the necropolis Ramose from Deir el-Medina (inventory no. 1716) measures 15.3  11.0  2.5 cm and is dedicated to Hathor, the Theban goddess of the West. The stela is made of limestone and dates from the reign of Ramesses II (1279–1213 B.C.). The blue faience amulet on the left side of the upper part was added later and shows the Hathor cow on a sledge inside a shrine. The text around the amulet names the goddess: “Hathor, Mistress of the West, Lady of the Sky, Mistress of all gods”. On the right side of the upper part the inscription states “A (stela) made by the scribe of the Place of Truth (= necropolis) Ramose, justified”. The lower part of the small stele shows a kneeling man in adoration surrounded by the words “Giving glorification to Hathor, Mistress of the West. Prostrating before the Lady of the Two Lands by the servant of Amun Ptahseankh, justified”.