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Detail, HUNTING AND FISHING

From the tomb of Menna Thebes Dynasty XVIII, C. 1422-1411 B.C. Depth in space is two-dimensional. Objects in the distance are kept the same size as those nearby and placed on top of them....

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Detail, ENGAGED COLUMN WITH PAPYRUS CAPITAL

Mortuary Complex of King Zoser Saqqara Dynasty III, 2780-2680 B.C. This beautiful form is introduced in Zoser's complex and lasts in variations throughout Egyptian architecture....

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PLAN OF TYPICAL FUNERARY COMPLEX

This diagram, while not of any specific funerary complex, shows the basic parts found at most of the sites. The body of the king was brought to the valley temple for the beginning of the burial process. In the valley temple it was "mummyfied" and prepared for burial over a period of two to three months. Next it was moved in a wooden coffin on a cer...

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STELE OF WEPEMNEFERT

From Giza Dynasty IV, C. 2590 B.C. Museum of Anthropology University of California, Berkeley The stool with animal legs and a papyrus flower terminal is common in the Old Kingdom and earlier. This seat has a cushion....

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THE QUEEN PLAYING SENMUT

From the tomb of Nefertari Valley of the Queens Western Thebes Dynasty XIX, 1298-1235 B.C. The profile of this chair shows the shape of the lion leg and the straight outer back and curved inner backrest. The top of the back ends with a turn. The queen plays senmut, a game somewhat like chess, on a low table....

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ALABASTER BOX AND BOAT

From the tomb of Tutankhamon Valley of the Kings Western Thebes Dynasty XVIII, C. 1350 B.C. Egyptian Museum, Cairo The purpose of this carved alabaster box and boat is uncertain; perhaps it was used to hold perfume. Its value to us is that it is probably a replica of the funerary barge. It is inlaid with colored glass-paste and semiprecious stones...

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PALM-LEAF CAPITAL OF A COLUMN IN BERSCHE

Dating from the Middle Kingdom (Borchardt)...

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Detail, PAINTED CEILING IN THE TOMB OF THE PAINTER MAY

Thebes Dynasty XVIII, c. 1320 B.C. Detail of a painted ceiling in the tomb of the painter May. A funerary text is inscribed on the center yellow band....

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TOMB PILLAR

Tomb of Sety I Valley of the Kings, Western Thebes Dynasty XIX, 1318-1304 B.C. A pillar in the hall of six pillars in the tomb of Sety I. It is painted on all sides. This side shows the king facing Osiris in the shape of a mummy....

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WILD LIFE IN THE PAPYRUS MARSHES

From the Mastaba of Mereruka Saqqara Dynasty VI, C. 2300 B.C. Another small scene from nature on the walls of a mastaba. Originally this strong relief was brightly painted....

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