Sarcophagus of Queen Kawit
The sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, who was the wife of King Montuhotep the Second, was one of the most noteworthy in terms of the low-relief sculpture in the Theban court.
The outer faces of this limestone sarcophagus are decorated with scenes from daily life, such as the queen applying makeup. Other scenes depict offerings and the afterlife.
At the place of Queen Kawit's head, there is a palace facade with the central doors decorated with Udjat eyes to permit the deceased to communicate with the world of living.
The elongated bodies and the coarse facial features reflect the Theban ideal of feminine beauty.
Present location EGYPTIAN MUSEUM [01/001] CAIRO EM
Inventory number JE 47397
Dating MENTUHOTEP II/NEBHEPETRE
Archaeological Site DEIR EL-BAHARI
Category COFFIN/SARCOPHAGUS OF HUMANS
Material LIMESTONE
Technique CARVED
Height 119 cm
Width 119 cm
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