Detail of the back wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Pashedu where Osiris is depicted enthroned with the Mountain of the West behind him. On the left is a falcon (probably Horus) surveying the scene.
Detail of the back wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Pashedu where Osiris is depicted enthroned with the Mountain of the West behind him. On the left is a falcon (probably Horus) surveying the scene. - 31529
Detail of the representation of deities on the left wall of the burial chamber. The detail shows the earth god Geb, represented with a goose on his head, his symbol and hieroglyphic identifying his name.
Detail of the representation of deities on the left wall of the burial chamber. The detail shows the earth god Geb, represented with a goose on his head, his symbol and hieroglyphic identifying his name. - 31535
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
Detail depicting Pashedu's wife, Nedjembehdet; from the scene on the long left wall showing Pashedu and his wife with their hands raised in worship of the god Horus. Note the cone of perfumed ointment on the woman's head.
Detail depicting Pashedu's wife, Nedjembehdet; from the scene on the long left wall showing Pashedu and his wife with their hands raised in worship of the god Horus. Note the cone of perfumed ointment on the woman's head. - 31534
Detail showing the exchange of a libation bowl (nb) from one pair of female arms (characterised by its light yellow colour) to two male ones (dark ochre).
Detail showing the exchange of a libation bowl (nb) from one pair of female arms (characterised by its light yellow colour) to two male ones (dark ochre). - 31527
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
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
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. 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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased and his wife Uab, here defined also as
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased and his wife Uab, here defined also as "singer of Amon-Ra" are listening to a an harpist squatting on a mat. The couple is in holiday attire: Uab brings great earrings and Inherkau is holding a sekhem scepter. The musician plays a large arched harp characterized by a long sounding board and pegs decorated in red and blue. - 80700
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. There is the representation of the solar cat, called in the inscription
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. There is the representation of the solar cat, called in the inscription "the big cat which is located in Heliopolis", while injures the Apophis snake under the Ished tree. - 80701
Mural painting on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased and his wife Uab are sitting on a chair with leonine legs: in front of them there is a pedestal with four torches. The couple embraces and Inherkau is characterized by the unshaven face, a sign of mourning and he is holding a vase for libations. In front of the couple there are some priests with a bald head bearing hes-vessels for libations while the last of them, characterized by a panther skin, is a sem-priest and he bears a censer. The priests wear different clothes and they characterize themselves in the inscriptions as relatives of the deceased.
Mural painting on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased and his wife Uab are sitting on a chair with leonine legs: in front of them there is a pedestal with four torches. The couple embraces and Inherkau is characterized by the unshaven face, a sign of mourning and he is holding a vase for libations. In front of the couple there are some priests with a bald head bearing hes-vessels for libations while the last of them, characterized by a panther skin, is a sem-priest and he bears a censer. The priests wear different clothes and they characterize themselves in the inscriptions as relatives of the deceased. - 80702
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau where the deceased and his wife are listening to an harpist squatting on a mat. The detail portraits the musician while playing a big arc-harp arc characterized by a long sounding board and pegs decorated in red and blue.
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau where the deceased and his wife are listening to an harpist squatting on a mat. The detail portraits the musician while playing a big arc-harp arc characterized by a long sounding board and pegs decorated in red and blue. - 80698
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased and his wife Uab, here defined also as
Scene on the left wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. The deceased and his wife Uab, here defined also as "singer of Amon-Ra" are listening to a an harpist squatting on a mat. The couple is in holiday attire: Uab brings great earrings and Inherkau is holding a sekhem scepter. The musician plays a large arched harp characterized by a long sounding board and pegs decorated in red and blue. - 80699
Particular of the painting on the back wall of the funerary chamber of Sennedjem. There can be seen Sennedjem himself and his wife, standing while lifting their hands in prayer towards the gods inside the naos. It can be noticed the peculiar hairdressing and the papyrus reed in the left hand of Sennedjem's wife.
Particular of the painting on the back wall of the funerary chamber of Sennedjem. There can be seen Sennedjem himself and his wife, standing while lifting their hands in prayer towards the gods inside the naos. It can be noticed the peculiar hairdressing and the papyrus reed in the left hand of Sennedjem's wife. - 28828
Detail of the left wall of the burial chamber. The detail shows the mummy of the deceased in his coffin placed on a funeral bed: the detail of the scene shows the deceased protected at both side by the goddesses Isis and Nephthys in the form of a falcon, recognizable by the hieroglyphic sign which represents their name on the head of the animal.
Detail of the left wall of the burial chamber. The detail shows the mummy of the deceased in his coffin placed on a funeral bed: the detail of the scene shows the deceased protected at both side by the goddesses Isis and Nephthys in the form of a falcon, recognizable by the hieroglyphic sign which represents their name on the head of the animal. - 80669
Detail which represents Lyneferti, wife of Sennedjem, sitting on a high chair near her housband, with the cone of ointment on her hair and the stem of the lotus.
Detail which represents Lyneferti, wife of Sennedjem, sitting on a high chair near her housband, with the cone of ointment on her hair and the stem of the lotus. - 80673
This detail depicts a scene taken from §108 of the Book of the Dead, which describes the punishment of the Apophis snake by Seth. This explains the side representation of a snake on the sign of the horizon. Above this, using the remaining space on this side of the panel, sits an anonymous god against a red background. The area is surmounted by a sign for the sky. In front of this, Sennedjem pays tribute to two anonymous deities of the West sitting on the sign of Maat. The first deity has the long snout of a dog, white speckled with black.
This detail depicts a scene taken from §108 of the Book of the Dead, which describes the punishment of the Apophis snake by Seth. This explains the side representation of a snake on the sign of the horizon. Above this, using the remaining space on this side of the panel, sits an anonymous god against a red background. The area is surmounted by a sign for the sky. In front of this, Sennedjem pays tribute to two anonymous deities of the West sitting on the sign of Maat. The first deity has the long snout of a dog, white speckled with black. - 80674
Detail of the south side of the ceiling. The scene is taken from §109 of the Book of the Dead, which starts with :
Detail of the south side of the ceiling. The scene is taken from §109 of the Book of the Dead, which starts with : "Formula for knowing the Souls of the East". The new sun is born again on the horizon, in the form of a small white calf with black markings. On its back it carries the deceased, who has regenerated and who participates in the rebirth of the star. His new vitality is manifested by the colour of his flesh. - 80675
End Wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Sennedjem. Sennedjem and his wife pray to the gods of the dead, placed under a baldaquin adorned with uraeus. Detail of the baldqquin with the deities.
End Wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Sennedjem. Sennedjem and his wife pray to the gods of the dead, placed under a baldaquin adorned with uraeus. Detail of the baldqquin with the deities. - 80670
General view of the east wall of the burial chamber. In the tympanum there is the representation of the god Ra-Harakhty while travelling on the solar-boat solar greeted by two baboons on the sides of the boat; in the lower register there are Sennedjem and his wife kneeling in adoration of five gods (in order: Ra-Harakhty, Osiris, Ptah and two anonymous gods representing the Ennead) followed by a young man who travels on a papyrus boat, probably a dead son of the couple, and one of the children while practicing the ritual of Opening of the Mouth on the mummy of his father Sennedjem.
General view of the east wall of the burial chamber. In the tympanum there is the representation of the god Ra-Harakhty while travelling on the solar-boat solar greeted by two baboons on the sides of the boat; in the lower register there are Sennedjem and his wife kneeling in adoration of five gods (in order: Ra-Harakhty, Osiris, Ptah and two anonymous gods representing the Ennead) followed by a young man who travels on a papyrus boat, probably a dead son of the couple, and one of the children while practicing the ritual of Opening of the Mouth on the mummy of his father Sennedjem. - 80671
Representation of the fields of Iaru in the afterworld. Detail of the vegetation of the fields.
Representation of the fields of Iaru in the afterworld. Detail of the vegetation of the fields. - 80672
General view of the second chamber of the tomb of Inherkau with its decorated walls divided in panels.
General view of the second chamber of the tomb of Inherkau with its decorated walls divided in panels. - 80946
Decoration of the right wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. A bird symbolizing the ba is placed on a grave and raises his hands in an attitude of adoration as does Inherkau while standing in front of him.
Decoration of the right wall of the burial chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. A bird symbolizing the ba is placed on a grave and raises his hands in an attitude of adoration as does Inherkau while standing in front of him. - 28849
Detail of painting the ceiling of the first chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. Panel with a decorative painting known as
Detail of painting the ceiling of the first chamber of the tomb of Inherkau. Panel with a decorative painting known as "matting" covering. - 28850
Detail of the painting in the first room of the tomb of Inherkau. There is the depiction of a priest, characterized by the shaved head and the panther skin worn over the dress, who brings offerings consisting of two censers with two birds on top.
Detail of the painting in the first room of the tomb of Inherkau. There is the depiction of a priest, characterized by the shaved head and the panther skin worn over the dress, who brings offerings consisting of two censers with two birds on top. - 28851
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
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
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
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
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
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

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