stela Definition
stela (stē′lə)
noun pl. -·lae-lē
stele (senses & )
stela Usage Examples
Converse of object
- carve: Initial exploration in 2002 revealed massive Preclassic ceremonial architecture at the site and a carved stela stylistically Preclassic in date ( Estrada-Belli et al.
- top: It contains the same elements as the round topped stela: a lunette, text, and offering scene.
Adjective modifier
- funerary: Funerary stela of Py ( Fig.5 ) Pyramidal Stelae A pyramidal shaped stela of the New Kingdom ( Fig.5 ).
- commemorative: At the site of Megiddo a portion of a commemorative stela of Shishak was found by the Oriental Institute excavations in 1926.
- devotional: Many other private devotional stela, made by individuals for their favorite gods are known.
Modifies a noun
owner: Here the god Osiris is on the left with the stela owner, the dead person shown on the right worshipping him.
Noun used with modifier
limestone: Style example 4 Limestone stela of Anubis leading dead man A limestone stela of the Roman period.
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