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Eternal Egypt: Ornamental Piece of Bronze
An ornamental piece made of bronze was probably used as a door handle. It is adorned with a drawing of a deity that very much resembles Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and pleasure. Most ornamental pieces bear pictures or figures of...
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Eternal Egypt: Relief of Offering Bearers
Seven men and women are shown with their offerings which include baskets carried on their heads, geese, fish, and jars, while a scribe registers the offerings.
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Eternal Egypt: Relief of Tomb Preparation
This relief fragment, part of a larger scene of tomb preparation, shows five workmen sealing boxes in the final step before their transport to the tomb.
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Eternal Egypt: Relief of a Priest at Worship
This low-relief shows the profile of a priest wearing a simple garment and chain, raising his hand in adoration.
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Eternal Egypt: Relief of Entertainment Scene
This fine relief from the Saqqara tomb of Nen-Khefeti-Kai belongs to the Fifth Dynasty. It shows musicians and dancers that the deceased wanted to see or remember in the afterlife.
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Eternal Egypt: Stela With Three Rows of Rams
This stela contains three registers, or sections, each containing a pair of rams sniffing lotus flowers. The six rams depicted probably symbolize several things, one of which could be the six cult centers of Amun in the Theban area.