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Coffin of Bakenmut, Late 21st to Early 22nd Dynasty, c. 1000-900 BC
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Coffin of Bakenmut, Late 21st to Early 22nd Dynasty, c. 1000-900 BC
490725 Coffin of Bakenmut, Late 21st to Early 22nd Dynasty, c.1000-900 BC (gessoed & painted sycamore) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); 208x68 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The coffin of Bakenmut is one of the finest examples of painted wooden coffins made for the priests of Amen and their families at Thebes during Dynasty 21 and early Dynasty 22. The decoration on the interior features two deified dead kings of Dynasty 18. The main scene near the top depicts Tuthmosis III, the great military pharaoh, who lived 500 years before Bakenmut. Posed as a mummy, the ruler wears a brilliant feathered garment enfolding him with falconAs wings. The scene below features back-to-back seated images of Amenhotep I, regarded as the patron of the Theban cemetery and worshiped as a local god there.); Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22403456
© Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning print captures the Coffin of Bakenmut, a masterpiece from the Late 21st to Early 22nd Dynasty in ancient Egypt. Created between c. 1000-900 BC, this gessoed and painted sycamore coffin stands at an impressive size of 208x68 cm and is currently housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The Coffin of Bakenmut represents one of the most exquisite examples of painted wooden coffins made for priests and their families dedicated to Amen at Thebes during Dynasty 21 and early Dynasty 22. Its interior decoration showcases two deified dead kings from Dynasty 18. At the top, we find a captivating portrayal of Tuthmosis III, a renowned military pharaoh who lived five centuries before Bakenmut's time. He is depicted as a mummified figure adorned with a magnificent feathered garment that envelops him with falcon-like wings. Just below this scene, back-to-back seated images depict Amenhotep I, revered as the patron deity of Theban cemetery and worshipped locally as a god. This ornate artwork showcases intricate patterns and detailed iconography that symbolize various aspects related to death, afterlife beliefs, and religious practices prevalent in ancient Egypt. The Coffin of Bakenmut serves not only as an artifact but also as a testament to the rich cultural heritage left behind by these ancient civilizations. It offers us glimpses into their complex belief systems while showcasing remarkable craftsmanship that has stood the test of time.
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