Magical Stela (Cippus of Horus), Late Period, Dynasty 30, 360–343 B.C., From Egypt, Alexandria Region, Alexandria; Probably originally from Memphite Region, Heliopolis (Iunu; On), Temple of the Mnevis bulls, Meta-Greywacke, Overall H. 83.5 cm (32 7/8 in.); W. 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.); D. 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); H. of base 14.4 cm ( 5 11/16 in.); W. of base 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.); D. of base 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.), The top half of this stela was skillfully carved in the hard dark stone. On the part below the central figure panel, rows of hieroglyphs record thirteen magic spells to protect against poisonous bites and wounds and to cure the illnesses caused by them
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