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FOWLING IN THE MARSHES

From the tomb of Nebamun Thebes Dynasty XVIII, C. 1417-1379 B.C. The hunt is frequently represented on tomb walls. This exquisite example presents the hunt in a magical way. While retaining the typical formalities, it overflows with energy....

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CHAIR OF HETEPHERES

From the tomb of Queen Hetepheres Giza Dynasty IV, C. 2600 B.C. Egyptian Museum, Cairo This low chair of Queen Hetepheres has a wide seat that slopes toward the back. In the side panels of the high arms are three carved papyrus flowers bound together. The front and back legs are shaped like the legs of a lion. They are supported by beaded drums. T...

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Detail, BENT PYRAMID OF SNEFERU

Dahshur Dynasty IV, 2680-2565 B.C. The casing gives a polished solid surface to the pyramid...

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CHAIR OF PRINCESS SITAMUN

From the tomb of Yuis and Thuiu Valley of the Kings Western Thebes Dynasty XVIII, C. 1400 B.C. Egyptian Museum, Cairo Similar to the preceding Old Kingdom chair, this New Kingdom chair has significant features of its own. The backrest is slanted and shaped, forming an open triangle with the straight back and the seat. The curved shape of the arms...

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WOODEN CHAIR WITH GOLD-COVERED DECORATION

From the tomb of Tutankhamon Valley of the Kings Western Thebes Dynasty XVIII, C. 1352 B.C. Egyptian Museum, Cairo The back panel has beautiful open carving. The seat curves up at the edges and down in the center. This is called a double cove. The lion's claws are carved in ivory....

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CHEST ON LEGS

From the tomb of Tutankhamon Valley of the Kings Western Thebes Dynasty XVIII, C. 1350 B.C. Egyptian Museum, Cairo An ebony and cedar chest on long slender legs. The form is emphasized by the gilded hieroglyphics....

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THOTHMES PILLAR OF GRANITE

Dating from the New Kingdom Found in the sanctuary in Karnak (Lepsius, Tagebuch)...

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FLOOR PAINTING

From Tell el Amarna Dynasty XVIII, 1379-1362 B.C. Egyptian Museum, Cairo This is a portion of a floor painting with ducks, papyrus, and lotus flowers from the palace at Tell el Amarna. It was intended to be walked on....

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BURIAL VAULT OF SENNOFER

Sheikh Abd el Gurna, Thebes Dynasty XVIII, c. 1448-1422 B.C. The normal effects of the unfinished and unsquared walls of this tomb are minimized by the painting. Notice the beautiful patterns juxtaposed on the ceiling....

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GEESE OF MEIDUM

From the Mastaba of Itel, Meidum Early Dynasty IV, C. 2700 B.C. Cairo Museum Painted in sharp flat colors, these geese stand out against a neutral ground. In formal symmetry they face another group of three geese. They are a small part of a panel which is five feet long and only nine inches high. This is the oldest Egyptian painting to survive....

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