Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculpture-Inscribedca. late 1st millennium B.C.
Votive or funerary stele is a stone-sculpture-inscribed created in ca. late 1st millennium B.C. using alabaster (gypsum) measuring 9 5/8 x 4 in. (24.5 x 10.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Alabaster (gypsum) |
| Dimensions | 9 5/8 x 4 in. (24.5 x 10.2 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear Jr. Gift, 1982 |
| Date | ca. late 1st millennium B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Votive or funerary stele?
Votive or funerary stele is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Votive or funerary stele created?
Votive or funerary stele dates to ca. late 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Votive or funerary stele made from?
Votive or funerary stele is crafted from alabaster (gypsum).
Is Votive or funerary stele in the public domain?
Votive or funerary stele is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026