viernes, 17 de octubre de 2014

scene in relief. Museum of Ireland


Upper border of a scene in relief
Fragment from the temple of king Nebhepetra Mentuhotep, with the upper border of a scene in relief, showing part of the band of starry sky over a hieroglyphic text. The inscription gives part of the words spoken by a god or goddess to the king, promising him health. It belongs over images of the king and gods, framed above by the sky.
Present location NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND [30/002] DUBLIN
Inventory number 1906:352 ...
Dating MENTUHOTEP II/NEBHEPETRE
Archaeological Site DEIR EL-BAHARI
Category RELIEF
Material LIMESTONE
Technique RELIEF; PAINTED; CARVED
Height 23 cm
Width 43 cm
Depth 16.5 cm



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