Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased and his bride, in pleated festive robes and with elegant ornaments, sit on lion-legged chairs: Uab embraces her consort. In front of the couple, two men offer incense and a libation from a hes vase: these are probably the children of the deceased.
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased and his bride, in pleated festive robes and with elegant ornaments, sit on lion-legged chairs: Uab embraces her consort. In front of the couple, two men offer incense and a libation from a hes vase: these are probably the children of the deceased. - 31608
Scene on the front wall at the entrance to the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased stands before Osiri, to whom he offers incense.
Scene on the front wall at the entrance to the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased stands before Osiri, to whom he offers incense. - 31621
Detail of the painting on the front wall of the burial chamber of the Inherkau tomb. One can see a large representation of the hieroglyphic sign for the West, the realm of the dead: the reading of the sign is 'imntt' and is represented by a hawk on the symbol of the West with a Maat feather at its feet.
Detail of the painting on the front wall of the burial chamber of the Inherkau tomb. One can see a large representation of the hieroglyphic sign for the West, the realm of the dead: the reading of the sign is 'imntt' and is represented by a hawk on the symbol of the West with a Maat feather at its feet. - 31622
Left wall of the burial chamber: there is a representation of a procession of deities, each with their attributes. The scene mirrors the one on the right wall, from which it differs in the identity of the deities represented. Here, from the left, Isis, Nut, Nun, Nephthys and Geb.
Left wall of the burial chamber: there is a representation of a procession of deities, each with their attributes. The scene mirrors the one on the right wall, from which it differs in the identity of the deities represented. Here, from the left, Isis, Nut, Nun, Nephthys and Geb. - 30605
Detail of the right wall of the burial chamber: there are depicted some of the armed guardians of the gates to the Afterlife, the realm of Osiris, with animal heads.
Detail of the right wall of the burial chamber: there are depicted some of the armed guardians of the gates to the Afterlife, the realm of Osiris, with animal heads. - 31364
Detail of Sennedjem in the act of opening the gates of the West, the world of the Afterlife and realm of Osiris.
Detail of Sennedjem in the act of opening the gates of the West, the world of the Afterlife and realm of Osiris. - 31374
Tomb of Sennedjem, detail (T1)
Tomb of Sennedjem, detail (T1) - 31378
Representation of the fields of Iaru of the Afterlife. Detail of the vegetation of the fields.
Representation of the fields of Iaru of the Afterlife. Detail of the vegetation of the fields. - 31379
Detail of the canopy under which the god Osiris stands. Detail of the floral column decorated with an uraeus and the Wadjet eye on the right side of the god.
Detail of the canopy under which the god Osiris stands. Detail of the floral column decorated with an uraeus and the Wadjet eye on the right side of the god. - 31383
Detail showing Lyneferti, Sennedjem's wife, next to her husband in the act of receiving food offerings, with the cone of ointment on her hair and the lotus stem.
Detail showing Lyneferti, Sennedjem's wife, next to her husband in the act of receiving food offerings, with the cone of ointment on her hair and the lotus stem. - 31384
Detail depicting Lyneferti, Sennedjem's wife, beside her husband and in an attitude of adoration, with the cone of ointment on her hair and the lotus stem.
Detail depicting Lyneferti, Sennedjem's wife, beside her husband and in an attitude of adoration, with the cone of ointment on her hair and the lotus stem. - 31385
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of the Sennedjem tomb. There is a representation of the sun boat on which the deceased are travelling: the detail depicts the latter.
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of the Sennedjem tomb. There is a representation of the sun boat on which the deceased are travelling: the detail depicts the latter. - 31386
Representation of the fields of Iaru of the Afterlife. Detail of the vegetation of the fields.
Representation of the fields of Iaru of the Afterlife. Detail of the vegetation of the fields. - 31359
Detail of the vegetation of Iaru's fields in the Afterlife: one of the trees that characterise the landscape.
Detail of the vegetation of Iaru's fields in the Afterlife: one of the trees that characterise the landscape. - 31380
Detail of the Sennedjem mummy laid on a zoomorphic bed with a lion's head and paws.
Detail of the Sennedjem mummy laid on a zoomorphic bed with a lion's head and paws. - 31382
Detail of the right wall of the burial chamber. Sennedjem's sons parade carrying offerings of animals, vegetables and ointments to the deceased couple: in their hands they hold a papyrus stalk.
Detail of the right wall of the burial chamber. Sennedjem's sons parade carrying offerings of animals, vegetables and ointments to the deceased couple: in their hands they hold a papyrus stalk. - 31367
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of Sennedjem's tomb. Sennedjem and his wife worship five star spirits, represented in human form and surmounted by star symbols and the solar disc.
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of Sennedjem's tomb. Sennedjem and his wife worship five star spirits, represented in human form and surmounted by star symbols and the solar disc. - 31368
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of Sennedjem's tomb. Sennedjem and his wife worship five star spirits, represented in human form.
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of Sennedjem's tomb. Sennedjem and his wife worship five star spirits, represented in human form. - 31370
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of Sennedjem's tomb. Sennedjem and his wife worship five star spirits, represented in human form and surmounted by star symbols and the solar disc.
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of Sennedjem's tomb. Sennedjem and his wife worship five star spirits, represented in human form and surmounted by star symbols and the solar disc. - 31341
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of Sennedjem's tomb. Sennedjem and his wife worship five star spirits, represented in human form and surmounted by star symbols and the solar disc.
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of Sennedjem's tomb. Sennedjem and his wife worship five star spirits, represented in human form and surmounted by star symbols and the solar disc. - 31342
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of Sennedjem's tomb. Sennedjem and his wife worship five star spirits. Detail showing Lyneferti, Sennedjem's wife, with the cone of ointment on her hair and the lotus stem.
Detail of wall no. 10 of the burial chamber of Sennedjem's tomb. Sennedjem and his wife worship five star spirits. Detail showing Lyneferti, Sennedjem's wife, with the cone of ointment on her hair and the lotus stem. - 31344
Detail of the ceiling painting in the Sennedjem burial chamber. Note the geometric-floral decoration in which the red and ochre colours are still vivid and the central band covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions.
Detail of the ceiling painting in the Sennedjem burial chamber. Note the geometric-floral decoration in which the red and ochre colours are still vivid and the central band covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions. - 31345
Detail of the offering scene to the god Osiris: Sennedjem is kneeling behind the offering table filled with food and vessels placed in front of the god.
Detail of the offering scene to the god Osiris: Sennedjem is kneeling behind the offering table filled with food and vessels placed in front of the god. - 31347
Under an elaborate canopy, the mummy of Sennedjem is laid and composed by the god Anubis on a zoomorphic bed with a lion's head, paws and tail.
Under an elaborate canopy, the mummy of Sennedjem is laid and composed by the god Anubis on a zoomorphic bed with a lion's head, paws and tail. - 31349
Detail of the offering table filled with food and vessels placed in front of the god Osiris.
Detail of the offering table filled with food and vessels placed in front of the god Osiris. - 31350
Detail of the lower register in the left wall of the burial chamber. Sennedjem and his wife seated while receiving care from their son, intent on fixing his father's hairstyle.
Detail of the lower register in the left wall of the burial chamber. Sennedjem and his wife seated while receiving care from their son, intent on fixing his father's hairstyle. - 31351
Entrance corridor of the tomb of Pashedu. On both sides is depicted the god Anubis in the form of a jackal, resting on a pedestal. The two images are mirror reflections of each other. Between his hind legs Anubis holds a scourge.
Entrance corridor of the tomb of Pashedu. On both sides is depicted the god Anubis in the form of a jackal, resting on a pedestal. The two images are mirror reflections of each other. Between his hind legs Anubis holds a scourge. - 30591
Entrance corridor of the tomb of Pashedu. On both sides is depicted the god Anubis in the form of a jackal, resting on a pedestal. The two images are mirror reflections of each other. Between his hind legs Anubis holds a scourge.
Entrance corridor of the tomb of Pashedu. On both sides is depicted the god Anubis in the form of a jackal, resting on a pedestal. The two images are mirror reflections of each other. Between his hind legs Anubis holds a scourge. - 30592
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. It depicts the Sun Cat, called in the inscription 'the great cat in Heliopolis', wounding the serpent Apopi under the Ished tree.
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. It depicts the Sun Cat, called in the inscription 'the great cat in Heliopolis', wounding the serpent Apopi under the Ished tree. - 31600
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the Inherkau tomb. The deceased is seen obsequiously greeting a golden hawk. The hawk, with a scourge on its back, stands on a mound.
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the Inherkau tomb. The deceased is seen obsequiously greeting a golden hawk. The hawk, with a scourge on its back, stands on a mound. - 31601
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the Inherkau tomb. The deceased is seen obsequiously greeting a golden hawk. The hawk, with a scourge on its back, stands on a mound.
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the Inherkau tomb. The deceased is seen obsequiously greeting a golden hawk. The hawk, with a scourge on its back, stands on a mound. - 31605
Painted on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased, characterised by his shaven head as a sign of mourning, is kneeling in front of three priests wearing a mask with the jackal head of the god Anubis.
Painted on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased, characterised by his shaven head as a sign of mourning, is kneeling in front of three priests wearing a mask with the jackal head of the god Anubis. - 31609
Detail of the scene painted on the right wall of the burial chamber of Inherkau's tomb. In two panels separated by lines of black hieroglyphics on a yellow background, Inherkau is depicted in the presence of the evil serpent Apopi.
Detail of the scene painted on the right wall of the burial chamber of Inherkau's tomb. In two panels separated by lines of black hieroglyphics on a yellow background, Inherkau is depicted in the presence of the evil serpent Apopi. - 31612
Decoration of the right wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. A ba bird is perched on a tomb and raises his hands in an attitude of adoration as Inherkau stands in front of him.
Decoration of the right wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. A ba bird is perched on a tomb and raises his hands in an attitude of adoration as Inherkau stands in front of him. - 31613
Detail of the scene painted on the right wall of the burial chamber of Inherkau's tomb. It shows the deceased couple, Inherkau and his wife Uab, seated on chairs with theriomorphic lion-like legs and dressed in white pleated robes as they stretch their hands towards a laid table. Behind them, pairs of children carry offerings in hes vases.
Detail of the scene painted on the right wall of the burial chamber of Inherkau's tomb. It shows the deceased couple, Inherkau and his wife Uab, seated on chairs with theriomorphic lion-like legs and dressed in white pleated robes as they stretch their hands towards a laid table. Behind them, pairs of children carry offerings in hes vases. - 31615
Scene on the right wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased is depicted standing in the presence of the god Ptah, standing on a mat reproducing the sign Maat.
Scene on the right wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased is depicted standing in the presence of the god Ptah, standing on a mat reproducing the sign Maat. - 31616
Detail of the ceiling painting of the first chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. Panel with a decoration of intertwined scrolls between which pass rows of hieroglyphs on a white background.
Detail of the ceiling painting of the first chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. Panel with a decoration of intertwined scrolls between which pass rows of hieroglyphs on a white background. - 31627
Ceiling of the first chamber of the Inherkau tomb with two decorative panels surrounded by frames of hieroglyphs on a yellow background. The first panel is decorated with bunches of grapes alternating with floral motifs placed in small panels; the second with horizontal lines alternating with rows of scrolls and rosettes.
Ceiling of the first chamber of the Inherkau tomb with two decorative panels surrounded by frames of hieroglyphs on a yellow background. The first panel is decorated with bunches of grapes alternating with floral motifs placed in small panels; the second with horizontal lines alternating with rows of scrolls and rosettes. - 31628
Detail painted in the first room of the Inherkau tomb. It shows a priest, characterised by his shaved head and the panther skin worn over his robe, carrying offerings, consisting of two censers with two birds on them.
Detail painted in the first room of the Inherkau tomb. It shows a priest, characterised by his shaved head and the panther skin worn over his robe, carrying offerings, consisting of two censers with two birds on them. - 31629
Detail of the ceiling painting in the first chamber of the Inherkau tomb. Panel with a decoration of bunches of grapes placed in small panels alternating with floral motifs.
Detail of the ceiling painting in the first chamber of the Inherkau tomb. Panel with a decoration of bunches of grapes placed in small panels alternating with floral motifs. - 31630
Detail of the scene on the front wall at the entrance to the burial chamber of the Inherkau tomb. The deceased stands before Osiri, to whom he offers incense: the detail shows the god Osiri, represented according to traditional canons: green skin, Atef crown, sceptre and scourge crossed on his chest.
Detail of the scene on the front wall at the entrance to the burial chamber of the Inherkau tomb. The deceased stands before Osiri, to whom he offers incense: the detail shows the god Osiri, represented according to traditional canons: green skin, Atef crown, sceptre and scourge crossed on his chest. - 31623
Detail of the ceiling painting in the first chamber of the Inherkau tomb. Panel with a floral rosette decoration.
Detail of the ceiling painting in the first chamber of the Inherkau tomb. Panel with a floral rosette decoration. - 31624
Detail of the ceiling painting in the first chamber of the Inherkau tomb. Panel with a decoration known as 'matting'.
Detail of the ceiling painting in the first chamber of the Inherkau tomb. Panel with a decoration known as 'matting'. - 31626
Scene from the second register of the right wall in the burial chamber of the Inherkau tomb. The deceased is depicted addressing prayers to four jackals that can be considered an example of the overlapping of profiles in pictorial representation. Note the red scarf that simultaneously encircles the four necks of the animal. These 'sabu' jackals pull Ra's boat into the Underworld.
Scene from the second register of the right wall in the burial chamber of the Inherkau tomb. The deceased is depicted addressing prayers to four jackals that can be considered an example of the overlapping of profiles in pictorial representation. Note the red scarf that simultaneously encircles the four necks of the animal. These 'sabu' jackals pull Ra's boat into the Underworld. - 31617
Scene on the right wall of the burial chamber. The scene shows the deceased and a small girl worshipping various gods: Ra-Harakhty, Atum, Knepri and Ptah, who are seated. The detail shows the couple worshipping Ra-Harakhty.
Scene on the right wall of the burial chamber. The scene shows the deceased and a small girl worshipping various gods: Ra-Harakhty, Atum, Knepri and Ptah, who are seated. The detail shows the couple worshipping Ra-Harakhty. - 30601
Wall painting on the left wall of Pashedu's tomb: in the first register, there is a scene depicting rows of members of the deceased's family in adoration. They wear pleated white robes and the women wear rich headdresses.
Wall painting on the left wall of Pashedu's tomb: in the first register, there is a scene depicting rows of members of the deceased's family in adoration. They wear pleated white robes and the women wear rich headdresses. - 30602
Right wall of the burial chamber: there is a procession of gods, each represented with their attributes. From the right one can see Hathor, Ra-Harakhty, Neith and Selkis.
Right wall of the burial chamber: there is a procession of gods, each represented with their attributes. From the right one can see Hathor, Ra-Harakhty, Neith and Selkis. - 30604
Detail of the representation of deities on the right wall of the burial chamber. The detail shows the god Ra-Harakhty, with a hawk's face and the sun disc with urèo on his head.
Detail of the representation of deities on the right wall of the burial chamber. The detail shows the god Ra-Harakhty, with a hawk's face and the sun disc with urèo on his head. - 31537
Detail of the painting on the left long wall with the scene of Pashedu and his wife with their hands raised in adoration of Horus. The god is depicted along the wall in a fragmentary image in the form of a falcon, surrounded by text from the Book of the Dead.
Detail of the painting on the left long wall with the scene of Pashedu and his wife with their hands raised in adoration of Horus. The god is depicted along the wall in a fragmentary image in the form of a falcon, surrounded by text from the Book of the Dead. - 31538
Wall painting on the left wall of Pashedu's tomb: in the first register, there is a scene depicting rows of members of the deceased's family in adoration. These are probably the daughters of the deceased, wearing rich headdresses and long white pleated dresses.
Wall painting on the left wall of Pashedu's tomb: in the first register, there is a scene depicting rows of members of the deceased's family in adoration. These are probably the daughters of the deceased, wearing rich headdresses and long white pleated dresses. - 31533

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