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Relief of Ptahotep and Tauseret from Saqqara, the couple receiving offers from their eldest son Amenheb and other children
Filename: 940_18_99001810.jpg
Size: 3708 x 2485 (5.0MB)
Date: 10th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Source: De Agostini Picture Library
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Relief of Ptahotep and Tauseret from Saqqara, the couple receiving offers from their eldest son Amenheb and other children
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Relief of Ptahotep and Tauseret from Saqqara. The couple receiving offers from their eldest son Amenheb and other children
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Media ID 9474979
19th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian Culture Bas Relief Black Background Copy Space Couple Egypt Female Likeness Hieroglyph Kneeling New Kingdom Offering Profile Saqqara Ptahhotep
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back in time to the ancient Egyptian civilization during the New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. The relief of Ptahotep and Tauseret from Saqqara takes center stage against a striking black background. This full-length depiction showcases the couple seated, their profiles beautifully carved with intricate hieroglyphs surrounding them. The focus of this image lies on the heartwarming scene unfolding before us - Ptahotep and Tauseret receiving offerings from their eldest son Amenheb and other children. It is an intimate portrayal of familial love and respect that transcends time. As we delve into this snapshot of history, it becomes evident that art and craft were highly valued in ancient Egypt. The meticulous attention to detail in this bas relief speaks volumes about the skill and dedication of those who created it. This studio shot allows us to appreciate every aspect of this single object's magnificence - from the male likeness of Amenheb to the female likeness of Tauseret. The absence of people adds an air of mystery, inviting us to imagine ourselves as witnesses to this sacred moment. Through images like these, we gain insight into ancient Egyptian culture, its religious practices, and its rich history. They serve as reminders that even though millennia have passed since then, our connection with our ancestors remains unbroken.
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