Stela Fragment

Round-topped limestone stela, reconstructed from three fragments found in different areas of the South Portal. The decoration is executed in detailed raised relief. There are traces of a winged sun disc at the top. At the left is the standing lioness-goddess Sekhmet, who wears a sun disc on her head, holds a papyrus scepter in her right hand and an ankh in her left. Her feet do not rest on a ground line, but rather on the head of a male with close-cut hair who holds up offerings to Ptah.

In front of her at the center of the stela is a standing image of Ptah, with an elaborate wesekh collar and tassel. His hands extend from his midsection and hold a combined was / ankh / djed scepter. He stands upon a ground line.

To the right of Ptah is an offering table, surmounted by a lotus flower. To the right of the table is a male worshipper with his arms raised in praise. His hair is either extremely short, or he wears a skull-cap. His kilt is pleated. In front of his face is a partially damaged column of hieroglyphs which probably records the man's name.