Ceremonial stone knife. Predynastic period. Abydos
Ceremonial stone knife. Predynastic period. Abydos - 35670
In the upper part, King Ahmes is depicted standing, mirrored on the right and left, handing offerings to his maternal grandmother Tetisheri. The text concerns offerings destined for his cult chapel in Abydos.
In the upper part, King Ahmes is depicted standing, mirrored on the right and left, handing offerings to his maternal grandmother Tetisheri. The text concerns offerings destined for his cult chapel in Abydos. - 26595
Sarcophagi for two hamsters, limestone. New kingdom.
Sarcophagi for two hamsters, limestone. New kingdom. - 35665
Detail of the pilgrimage scene to Abydos, sacred city of Osiris. Wooden boat with extremities and rudder decorated with a lotus flower motif. The boat has a decorated cabin and a mast on which the sail is unfurled (sailing is against the current, thus from Abydos towards Thebes), on the yardarm a sailor is climbing. In the cabin at the bow is the pilot, with a stick to measure the depth of the water; in front of the cabin are eight oarsmen and a sailor leaning over the edge of the boat towards the water; at the stern, standing, is a helmsman.
Detail of the pilgrimage scene to Abydos, sacred city of Osiris. Wooden boat with extremities and rudder decorated with a lotus flower motif. The boat has a decorated cabin and a mast on which the sail is unfurled (sailing is against the current, thus from Abydos towards Thebes), on the yardarm a sailor is climbing. In the cabin at the bow is the pilot, with a stick to measure the depth of the water; in front of the cabin are eight oarsmen and a sailor leaning over the edge of the boat towards the water; at the stern, standing, is a helmsman. - 31444
Scenes from the walls of the Funeral Chamber, detail of the pilgrimage of Sennefer and Meryt to Abydos, sacred city of Osiris. The decoration is divided into three registers. The upper register describes the outward journey, with the ritual papyrus boat pulled by a boat with rowers (right, only partially visible). On the ritual boat are Sennefer and Meryt, seated under a canopy. On the stern is a helmsman, on the prow an officiant who presents the couple with a table with offerings and performs libations. The lower register presents the scene of the return to Thebes, recognisable by the unfurled sails of the boat pulling the ritual boat (lost due to damage). Here there are four rowers, a pilot and a helmsman.
Scenes from the walls of the Funeral Chamber, detail of the pilgrimage of Sennefer and Meryt to Abydos, sacred city of Osiris. The decoration is divided into three registers. The upper register describes the outward journey, with the ritual papyrus boat pulled by a boat with rowers (right, only partially visible). On the ritual boat are Sennefer and Meryt, seated under a canopy. On the stern is a helmsman, on the prow an officiant who presents the couple with a table with offerings and performs libations. The lower register presents the scene of the return to Thebes, recognisable by the unfurled sails of the boat pulling the ritual boat (lost due to damage). Here there are four rowers, a pilot and a helmsman. - 30727
Detail of the pilgrimage scene at Abydos. On a boat without sails are seven oarsmen with as many oars; on the bow is a pilot, holding a long stick with which he controls the depth of the waters of the Nile; on the stern is the helmsman. The boat carries a chariot with spoked wheels, visible above the central cabin of the boat, and horses, positioned behind the pilot. A rope tied to the stern of a second boat (only partially visible on the left), towed by the first, is visible at the helm.
Detail of the pilgrimage scene at Abydos. On a boat without sails are seven oarsmen with as many oars; on the bow is a pilot, holding a long stick with which he controls the depth of the waters of the Nile; on the stern is the helmsman. The boat carries a chariot with spoked wheels, visible above the central cabin of the boat, and horses, positioned behind the pilot. A rope tied to the stern of a second boat (only partially visible on the left), towed by the first, is visible at the helm. - 31669
Scenes from the walls of the Funeral Chamber, detail of the pilgrimage of Sennefer and Meryt to Abydos, sacred city of Osiris. The decoration is divided into three registers. The upper register describes the outward journey, with the ritual papyrus boat pulled by a boat with rowers (right, only partially visible). On the ritual boat are Sennefer and Meryt, seated under a canopy. On the stern is a helmsman, on the prow an officiant who presents the couple with a table with offerings and performs libations. The lower register presents the scene of the return to Thebes, recognisable by the unfurled sails of the boat pulling the ritual boat (lost due to damage). Here there are four rowers, a pilot and a helmsman.
Scenes from the walls of the Funeral Chamber, detail of the pilgrimage of Sennefer and Meryt to Abydos, sacred city of Osiris. The decoration is divided into three registers. The upper register describes the outward journey, with the ritual papyrus boat pulled by a boat with rowers (right, only partially visible). On the ritual boat are Sennefer and Meryt, seated under a canopy. On the stern is a helmsman, on the prow an officiant who presents the couple with a table with offerings and performs libations. The lower register presents the scene of the return to Thebes, recognisable by the unfurled sails of the boat pulling the ritual boat (lost due to damage). Here there are four rowers, a pilot and a helmsman. - 31545
Ivory miniature figurine of the pharaoh Cheops (Khufu), 4th dynasty, builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza. It is the only truly complete image of the ruler and was found by Petrie at Abydos. Cheops is seated on a throne, with his right hand clutching a scourge while his left hand lies on his knee. He wears the red crown of Lower Egypt and the shendyt skirt. The pharaoh's face shows details such as small eyes, a wide nose and mouth and a prominent chin. On the right side of the throne the name of Horus inscribed in the serekh has fortunately been preserved.
Ivory miniature figurine of the pharaoh Cheops (Khufu), 4th dynasty, builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza. It is the only truly complete image of the ruler and was found by Petrie at Abydos. Cheops is seated on a throne, with his right hand clutching a scourge while his left hand lies on his knee. He wears the red crown of Lower Egypt and the shendyt skirt. The pharaoh's face shows details such as small eyes, a wide nose and mouth and a prominent chin. On the right side of the throne the name of Horus inscribed in the serekh has fortunately been preserved. - 21342
Ivory miniature figurine of the pharaoh Cheops (Khufu), 4th dynasty, builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza. It is the only truly complete image of the ruler and was found by Petrie at Abydos. Cheops is seated on a throne, with his right hand clutching a scourge while his left hand lies on his knee. He wears the red crown of Lower Egypt and the shendyt skirt. The pharaoh's face shows details such as small eyes, a wide nose and mouth and a prominent chin. On the right side of the throne the name of Horus inscribed in the serekh has fortunately been preserved.
Ivory miniature figurine of the pharaoh Cheops (Khufu), 4th dynasty, builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza. It is the only truly complete image of the ruler and was found by Petrie at Abydos. Cheops is seated on a throne, with his right hand clutching a scourge while his left hand lies on his knee. He wears the red crown of Lower Egypt and the shendyt skirt. The pharaoh's face shows details such as small eyes, a wide nose and mouth and a prominent chin. On the right side of the throne the name of Horus inscribed in the serekh has fortunately been preserved. - 21343
The Libyan palette was found in Abydos and is dated to the Predynastic period. Only the lower part has unfortunately survived. On this side four registers decorated with a row of bulls, followed by donkeys and rams are visible. At the base, the last register shows eight trees probably olive trees arranged in two rows. The name of the palette is based on two hieroglyphics that correspond to the name given to the Libyan region, tjenehu. The representation of animals has been interpreted as the booty obtained.
The Libyan palette was found in Abydos and is dated to the Predynastic period. Only the lower part has unfortunately survived. On this side four registers decorated with a row of bulls, followed by donkeys and rams are visible. At the base, the last register shows eight trees probably olive trees arranged in two rows. The name of the palette is based on two hieroglyphics that correspond to the name given to the Libyan region, tjenehu. The representation of animals has been interpreted as the booty obtained. - 21205
The Libyan palette was found in Abydos and is dated to the Predynastic period. Only the lower part has unfortunately survived. On this side of the palette a number of animals, a falcon, a lion, a scorpion and two hawks on a stick, all carrying a pickaxe and sitting on the walls of a city. The seven cities show several squares inside, to represent buildings, and hieroglyphics. The scene probably shows the foundation of a series of cities by the pharaoh and symbolised by animals.
The Libyan palette was found in Abydos and is dated to the Predynastic period. Only the lower part has unfortunately survived. On this side of the palette a number of animals, a falcon, a lion, a scorpion and two hawks on a stick, all carrying a pickaxe and sitting on the walls of a city. The seven cities show several squares inside, to represent buildings, and hieroglyphics. The scene probably shows the foundation of a series of cities by the pharaoh and symbolised by animals. - 21204
A ribbed stele, the figurative field is divided into three overlapping registers. In the upper one Ibi and his wife appear, seated on stools, in front of an altar with food offerings. In the other two registers, two rows of male and female figures are depicted.
A ribbed stele, the figurative field is divided into three overlapping registers. In the upper one Ibi and his wife appear, seated on stools, in front of an altar with food offerings. In the other two registers, two rows of male and female figures are depicted. - 20866
Centred stele. The central part of the stele is occupied by a scene of the deceased, Nemtyemhat (a court official of the ruler Mentuhotep II) seated on a stool and accompanied by his bride. In front of the couple is a table filled with offerings and two priests. The scene is surrounded by hieroglyphic funerary texts and a prayer to Osiris.
Centred stele. The central part of the stele is occupied by a scene of the deceased, Nemtyemhat (a court official of the ruler Mentuhotep II) seated on a stool and accompanied by his bride. In front of the couple is a table filled with offerings and two priests. The scene is surrounded by hieroglyphic funerary texts and a prayer to Osiris. - 20867
Sobekensaef is depicted standing, with arms stretched across the body and hands clenched into fists. The king wears the nemes with the uraeus on his forehead.
Sobekensaef is depicted standing, with arms stretched across the body and hands clenched into fists. The king wears the nemes with the uraeus on his forehead. - 20873
Sobekensaef is depicted standing, with arms stretched across the body and hands clenched into fists. The king wears nemes with the uraeus on his forehead.
Sobekensaef is depicted standing, with arms stretched across the body and hands clenched into fists. The king wears nemes with the uraeus on his forehead. - 20874
The deceased, depicted in the first register, is seated on a seat. To the right of the scene, an incedent man holds a libation vase with his right hand, while in the other hand he holds a goose.
The deceased, depicted in the first register, is seated on a seat. To the right of the scene, an incedent man holds a libation vase with his right hand, while in the other hand he holds a goose. - 20776
The door frame is decorated with a hieroglyphic inscription. The interior floor is higher at the back.
The door frame is decorated with a hieroglyphic inscription. The interior floor is higher at the back. - 20909
The door frame is decorated with a hieroglyphic inscription. The interior floor is higher at the back.
The door frame is decorated with a hieroglyphic inscription. The interior floor is higher at the back. - 20910
This anepigraphic group depicts a king whose name is not preserved, in the company of the Osirian triad, namely Osiri, Isis and Horo. The four figures are seated on a bench-like seat with a rounded base and back plate.
This anepigraphic group depicts a king whose name is not preserved, in the company of the Osirian triad, namely Osiri, Isis and Horo. The four figures are seated on a bench-like seat with a rounded base and back plate. - 20696
This anepigraphic group depicts a king whose name is not preserved, in the company of the Osirian triad, namely Osiri, Isis and Horo. The four figures are seated on a bench-like seat with a rounded base and back plate.
This anepigraphic group depicts a king whose name is not preserved, in the company of the Osirian triad, namely Osiri, Isis and Horo. The four figures are seated on a bench-like seat with a rounded base and back plate. - 20697
This elegant lady wears a simple tripartite striped wig, which leaves her ears uncovered. The curvaceous body is emphasised by a long, tight-fitting tunic.
This elegant lady wears a simple tripartite striped wig, which leaves her ears uncovered. The curvaceous body is emphasised by a long, tight-fitting tunic. - 20877
The first register of the stele depicts Osiri seated on a throne and protected by the crown-atef. In the second register four figures are depicted: a couple on the right, a man on the left, all seated, and a child under the couple's chair.
The first register of the stele depicts Osiri seated on a throne and protected by the crown-atef. In the second register four figures are depicted: a couple on the right, a man on the left, all seated, and a child under the couple's chair. - 20793
tunic, wig with braids, pleats, the left arm was to hold a banner
tunic, wig with braids, pleats, the left arm was to hold a banner - 20958
tunic, wig with braids, pleats, the left arm was to hold a banner
tunic, wig with braids, pleats, the left arm was to hold a banner - 20959
Ptahmes is represented mummiform, wrapped in a tight sheath and with his arms crossed over his chest, on which a vulture with outstretched wings is depicted. The neck is adorned with a large polychrome necklace, while the head is protected by a yellow and blue tripatite wig. The body is covered with hieroglyphics that extend down to the feet.
Ptahmes is represented mummiform, wrapped in a tight sheath and with his arms crossed over his chest, on which a vulture with outstretched wings is depicted. The neck is adorned with a large polychrome necklace, while the head is protected by a yellow and blue tripatite wig. The body is covered with hieroglyphics that extend down to the feet. - 22397
The ushabty is in white faince with blue decorations, and wears a long curly wig and a false beard. He holds in his hands, crossed on his chest, the amulets sa and djed. A text is inscribed on the body of the statuette. The statuette is placed in a mummiform sarcophagus, the lid of which is modelled with the image of the deceased as Osiris.
The ushabty is in white faince with blue decorations, and wears a long curly wig and a false beard. He holds in his hands, crossed on his chest, the amulets sa and djed. A text is inscribed on the body of the statuette. The statuette is placed in a mummiform sarcophagus, the lid of which is modelled with the image of the deceased as Osiris. - 22390
Ptahmes is represented mummiform, wrapped in a tight sheath and with his arms crossed over his chest, on which a vulture with outstretched wings is depicted. The neck is adorned with a large polychrome necklace, while the head is protected by a yellow and blue tripatite wig. The body is covered with hieroglyphics that extend down to the feet.
Ptahmes is represented mummiform, wrapped in a tight sheath and with his arms crossed over his chest, on which a vulture with outstretched wings is depicted. The neck is adorned with a large polychrome necklace, while the head is protected by a yellow and blue tripatite wig. The body is covered with hieroglyphics that extend down to the feet. - 22398
Ptahmes is represented mummiform, wrapped in a tight sheath and with his arms crossed over his chest, on which a vulture with outstretched wings is depicted. The neck is adorned with a large polychrome necklace, while the head is protected by a yellow and blue tripatite wig. The body is covered with hieroglyphics that extend down to the feet.
Ptahmes is represented mummiform, wrapped in a tight sheath and with his arms crossed over his chest, on which a vulture with outstretched wings is depicted. The neck is adorned with a large polychrome necklace, while the head is protected by a yellow and blue tripatite wig. The body is covered with hieroglyphics that extend down to the feet. - 22400
The statuette depicts a nude female figure, standing with her arms along her body. The hairstyle is enriched by a kalathos with flowers. The body is covered only by two bands that cross between the breasts.
The statuette depicts a nude female figure, standing with her arms along her body. The hairstyle is enriched by a kalathos with flowers. The body is covered only by two bands that cross between the breasts. - 22218
Four jar labels, Archaic Period
Four jar labels, Archaic Period - 35674
Oblong slab with coloured relief inscription with funerary memorial function
Oblong slab with coloured relief inscription with funerary memorial function - 35598
The stele presents a familiar scene. In front of an offering table, a little girl sniffs a flower, sitting on her father's lap.
The stele presents a familiar scene. In front of an offering table, a little girl sniffs a flower, sitting on her father's lap. - 20870
In the scene on the right, King Ahmes wears the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and has the royal uraeus on his forehead. In the scene on the left he wears the white crown of Upper Egypt, as well as the uraeus and staffs. Tetisheri, on the other hand, is seated and wears a headdress in the form of a vulture surmounted by a double feather. In her left hand she holds a lotus flower.
In the scene on the right, King Ahmes wears the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and has the royal uraeus on his forehead. In the scene on the left he wears the white crown of Upper Egypt, as well as the uraeus and staffs. Tetisheri, on the other hand, is seated and wears a headdress in the form of a vulture surmounted by a double feather. In her left hand she holds a lotus flower. - 26596
The image is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. The priest Iunmutef is dressed in a white kilt on which a leopard skin has been worn. With his left hand he grasps one of the paws while the feline's head hangs on his chest. The priest wears a broad collar and armbands. On his head he wears a wig with a side braid and a golden uraeus.
The image is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. The priest Iunmutef is dressed in a white kilt on which a leopard skin has been worn. With his left hand he grasps one of the paws while the feline's head hangs on his chest. The priest wears a broad collar and armbands. On his head he wears a wig with a side braid and a golden uraeus. - 30894
Anubis is represented with the head of a jackal, wearing a golden skirt over a white one and a green tunic. In his right hand he clutches an ankh while his left holds a sceptre was.
Anubis is represented with the head of a jackal, wearing a golden skirt over a white one and a green tunic. In his right hand he clutches an ankh while his left holds a sceptre was. - 31848
This example of a bistro container is made of faience: two nude female figures are painted on the surface in black, holding two papyrus stems and a lotus flower respectively.
This example of a bistro container is made of faience: two nude female figures are painted on the surface in black, holding two papyrus stems and a lotus flower respectively. - 22069
In ancient Egypt, any object could be given meanings that were independent of its function. This tendency was recurrent in objects dedicated to personal care. It should therefore come as no surprise that the name of a ruler appears on a simple comb; in the centre is the serekh (an axonometric view of a royal palace), surmounted by the falcon, inside which is inscribed the name of Djet; on the sides are two sceptres symbolising power, on the right is also an ankh sign, whose meaning is 'life'; at the top wings with a boat with a cabin surmounted by a hawk (this is an allegorical image of the sky furrowed by the sun, which was thought to sail daily from east to west, of which this comb is the earliest example, but later a winged sun will be depicted)
In ancient Egypt, any object could be given meanings that were independent of its function. This tendency was recurrent in objects dedicated to personal care. It should therefore come as no surprise that the name of a ruler appears on a simple comb; in the centre is the serekh (an axonometric view of a royal palace), surmounted by the falcon, inside which is inscribed the name of Djet; on the sides are two sceptres symbolising power, on the right is also an ankh sign, whose meaning is 'life'; at the top wings with a boat with a cabin surmounted by a hawk (this is an allegorical image of the sky furrowed by the sun, which was thought to sail daily from east to west, of which this comb is the earliest example, but later a winged sun will be depicted) - 21189
To the Naqada I culture belong the so-called 'black-mouthed' vessels, characterised by an irregular dark band around the mouth. The three specimens of black-mouthed vessels have different shapes that fall within the usual typology of this type of pottery; the bowl rests on three feet, above which a white fishbone decoration is painted; used as grave goods for the deceased; black band around the rim, mouth
To the Naqada I culture belong the so-called 'black-mouthed' vessels, characterised by an irregular dark band around the mouth. The three specimens of black-mouthed vessels have different shapes that fall within the usual typology of this type of pottery; the bowl rests on three feet, above which a white fishbone decoration is painted; used as grave goods for the deceased; black band around the rim, mouth - 21231
This drinking cup bears a geometric and floral motif decoration painted in blue on a bright green background.
This drinking cup bears a geometric and floral motif decoration painted in blue on a bright green background. - 22202
Upper register: on the right, standing on a pool of water, is the 'Lady of the Sycamore Tree', with the tree on her head. She is offering Userhat, his mother Tausert and his wife Shepset food and water. The three sit under a sycamore tree, have long white pleated robes, colourful collars and scented cones on their heads. Lower register: pilgrimage to Abydos. The boat on the left is heading towards Abydos, the one on the right has its sail raised and indicates a return to Thebes. Userhat and Shepset are depicted in an open cabin-like structure surmounted by a canopy. Left: the couple is before Osiris enthroned, he wears the Atef crown and holds the Sceptre, the Scourge, the Djed Pillar and the Was Sceptre. Right: the couple is before Anubis enthroned.
Upper register: on the right, standing on a pool of water, is the 'Lady of the Sycamore Tree', with the tree on her head. She is offering Userhat, his mother Tausert and his wife Shepset food and water. The three sit under a sycamore tree, have long white pleated robes, colourful collars and scented cones on their heads. Lower register: pilgrimage to Abydos. The boat on the left is heading towards Abydos, the one on the right has its sail raised and indicates a return to Thebes. Userhat and Shepset are depicted in an open cabin-like structure surmounted by a canopy. Left: the couple is before Osiris enthroned, he wears the Atef crown and holds the Sceptre, the Scourge, the Djed Pillar and the Was Sceptre. Right: the couple is before Anubis enthroned. - 30689
Detail of the pilgrimage scene to Abydos, sacred city of Osiris. Wooden boat returning from Abydos. In the background is visible part of the mast, sail and cabin, richly decorated. In the foreground are six of the eight rowers, depicted in white skirts, seated and, on this occasion, inactive. A sailor leans over the side of the boat, probably to drink water.
Detail of the pilgrimage scene to Abydos, sacred city of Osiris. Wooden boat returning from Abydos. In the background is visible part of the mast, sail and cabin, richly decorated. In the foreground are six of the eight rowers, depicted in white skirts, seated and, on this occasion, inactive. A sailor leans over the side of the boat, probably to drink water. - 31449
Detail of the pilgrimage scene to Abydos, sacred city of Osiris. Papyrus boat returning from Abydos. The ends of the boat are shaped like papyrus, the helm is decorated with a lotus flower motif and two Udjat eyes. On the bow is the pilot, wearing a white skirt; on the stern is a helmsman. In the centre: Menna and Henuttawy are depicted in mummiform appearance, seated on chairs and under a canopy. Menna (left) holds a scourge, Henuttawy a lotus flower.
Detail of the pilgrimage scene to Abydos, sacred city of Osiris. Papyrus boat returning from Abydos. The ends of the boat are shaped like papyrus, the helm is decorated with a lotus flower motif and two Udjat eyes. On the bow is the pilot, wearing a white skirt; on the stern is a helmsman. In the centre: Menna and Henuttawy are depicted in mummiform appearance, seated on chairs and under a canopy. Menna (left) holds a scourge, Henuttawy a lotus flower. - 31452
These are bracelets with sober and original shapes. The pearls, whose colours alternate with harmonious balance, are joined together with different solutions; the first in gold and turquoise is made up of 27 small plates in the shape of a falcon, symbol of the god Horus, perched on the serekh, the design of the floor plan and façade of the royal palace; the second bracelet in gold, turquoise, lapis lazuli, is composed of three strands of pearls divided into three sections; the third is composed of 13 gold hourglass beads, lozenge-shaped turquoise beads; the fourth bracelet has a rosette with gold petals in the centre, then turquoise beads, lapis lazuli beads.
These are bracelets with sober and original shapes. The pearls, whose colours alternate with harmonious balance, are joined together with different solutions; the first in gold and turquoise is made up of 27 small plates in the shape of a falcon, symbol of the god Horus, perched on the serekh, the design of the floor plan and façade of the royal palace; the second bracelet in gold, turquoise, lapis lazuli, is composed of three strands of pearls divided into three sections; the third is composed of 13 gold hourglass beads, lozenge-shaped turquoise beads; the fourth bracelet has a rosette with gold petals in the centre, then turquoise beads, lapis lazuli beads. - 21644
Bottom: Userhat, his wife Shepset and his mother Tausert, seated under a sycamore tree, receive food and water from the 'Lady of the Sycamore'. The lower register depicts the pilgrimage of the dead to Abydos: the couple travel on a boat and pay homage to Osiris (left) and Anubis (right). Left wall, top: adoration of Osiris by Userhat; bottom: adoration of Thutmosi I. Right wall, top: offering scene, purification scene by Userhat, homage to the judges of the Afterlife, enthroned Osiris; bottom: characters making offerings to Montu.
Bottom: Userhat, his wife Shepset and his mother Tausert, seated under a sycamore tree, receive food and water from the 'Lady of the Sycamore'. The lower register depicts the pilgrimage of the dead to Abydos: the couple travel on a boat and pay homage to Osiris (left) and Anubis (right). Left wall, top: adoration of Osiris by Userhat; bottom: adoration of Thutmosi I. Right wall, top: offering scene, purification scene by Userhat, homage to the judges of the Afterlife, enthroned Osiris; bottom: characters making offerings to Montu. - 30688
Right: Userhat, his wife Shepset and his mother Tausert, seated under a sycamore tree, receive food and water from the 'Lady of the Sycamore'. The lower register depicts the pilgrimage of the dead to Abydos: the couple travel on a boat and pay homage to Osiris (left) and Anubis (right). Left wall, top: adoration of Osiris by Userhat; bottom: adoration of Thutmosi I. Left: a passage leads to the Pillar Hall, with four square stone pillars with 1 metre sides and roughly covered with mud.
Right: Userhat, his wife Shepset and his mother Tausert, seated under a sycamore tree, receive food and water from the 'Lady of the Sycamore'. The lower register depicts the pilgrimage of the dead to Abydos: the couple travel on a boat and pay homage to Osiris (left) and Anubis (right). Left wall, top: adoration of Osiris by Userhat; bottom: adoration of Thutmosi I. Left: a passage leads to the Pillar Hall, with four square stone pillars with 1 metre sides and roughly covered with mud. - 30691
Upper register: outward and return pilgrimage to Abydos. Menna and Henuttawy in mummiform appearance make their way to the city sacred to Osiris by sailing down the Nile. Middle register: various stages of the Opening of the Mouth ritual performed by the priest Sem (whose images have been erased) on the mummy of the deceased. Left: a priest supports the sarcophagus, while the priest-Sem completes the ritual (here too the picture has been completely erased). Lower register: a theory of offertory bearers, men and women. They carry numerous vases, fruit, papyrus stems and lotus flowers.
Upper register: outward and return pilgrimage to Abydos. Menna and Henuttawy in mummiform appearance make their way to the city sacred to Osiris by sailing down the Nile. Middle register: various stages of the Opening of the Mouth ritual performed by the priest Sem (whose images have been erased) on the mummy of the deceased. Left: a priest supports the sarcophagus, while the priest-Sem completes the ritual (here too the picture has been completely erased). Lower register: a theory of offertory bearers, men and women. They carry numerous vases, fruit, papyrus stems and lotus flowers. - 30681
Upper register: outward and return pilgrimage to Abydos. Menna and Henuttawy in mummiform appearance make their way to the city sacred to Osiris by sailing down the Nile. Middle register: various phases of the Opening of the Mouth ritual performed by the priest Sem (whose images have been erased) on the mummy of the deceased. Lower register: a theory of offertory bearers, men and women. They carry numerous vases, fruit, papyrus stalks, lotus flowers and a calf (right).
Upper register: outward and return pilgrimage to Abydos. Menna and Henuttawy in mummiform appearance make their way to the city sacred to Osiris by sailing down the Nile. Middle register: various phases of the Opening of the Mouth ritual performed by the priest Sem (whose images have been erased) on the mummy of the deceased. Lower register: a theory of offertory bearers, men and women. They carry numerous vases, fruit, papyrus stalks, lotus flowers and a calf (right). - 30682
View of the Passage between the Transverse Hall and the Inner Chamber. The room is decorated in relief, on the right are scenes from the pilgrimage to Abydos and scenes from the Book of the Dead. On the left: funeral ceremonies and processions. At the bottom one of the three statuary groups of the Inner Chamber is visible, the one representing Khaemhat and Imhotep (royal scribe, probably related to Khaemhat).
View of the Passage between the Transverse Hall and the Inner Chamber. The room is decorated in relief, on the right are scenes from the pilgrimage to Abydos and scenes from the Book of the Dead. On the left: funeral ceremonies and processions. At the bottom one of the three statuary groups of the Inner Chamber is visible, the one representing Khaemhat and Imhotep (royal scribe, probably related to Khaemhat). - 30700
Scenes from the walls of the Funeral Chamber. Left: Sennefer sits in front of a table of offerings, Meryt is standing behind him. Sennefer is seated on a stool with legs in the shape of lion paws under which are a mirror and a vase. He wears a wig, a broad gold collar, a long semi-transparent garment and a skirt. He may be holding a Sekhem sceptre. In front of him is a table filled with offerings (loaves of bread, grapes, figs, lettuce, eggs, meat, gourds and lotus flowers). On the right: the decoration is divided into three registers and describes the couple's pilgrimage to Abydos. At the top, the outward journey, with the ritual boat pulled by rowers; at the bottom, the return journey, with the boat pulling a boat with sails unfurled.
Scenes from the walls of the Funeral Chamber. Left: Sennefer sits in front of a table of offerings, Meryt is standing behind him. Sennefer is seated on a stool with legs in the shape of lion paws under which are a mirror and a vase. He wears a wig, a broad gold collar, a long semi-transparent garment and a skirt. He may be holding a Sekhem sceptre. In front of him is a table filled with offerings (loaves of bread, grapes, figs, lettuce, eggs, meat, gourds and lotus flowers). On the right: the decoration is divided into three registers and describes the couple's pilgrimage to Abydos. At the top, the outward journey, with the ritual boat pulled by rowers; at the bottom, the return journey, with the boat pulling a boat with sails unfurled. - 30728
Upper register: wooden boat decorated at the ends and on the rudder with lotus flower motifs. It is one of two boats on a pilgrimage to Abydos. On the deck there is a cabin on the top of which there are objects related to funerary purposes: an offering table, a funeral bed with a headrest under which are a mirror and a container of eye make-up and a fan. The crew consists of a pilot (right), six oarsmen and a helmsman. Lower registers: stages of the ceremony of the Opening of the Mouth of the Dead. All depictions of the priest-Sem have been deliberately erased from the scene.
Upper register: wooden boat decorated at the ends and on the rudder with lotus flower motifs. It is one of two boats on a pilgrimage to Abydos. On the deck there is a cabin on the top of which there are objects related to funerary purposes: an offering table, a funeral bed with a headrest under which are a mirror and a container of eye make-up and a fan. The crew consists of a pilot (right), six oarsmen and a helmsman. Lower registers: stages of the ceremony of the Opening of the Mouth of the Dead. All depictions of the priest-Sem have been deliberately erased from the scene. - 31455

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