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Ramesses II and his mother Tuia

late in the reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1264–1237 BC

Ramesses II and his mother present offerings to the enthroned god Osiris. The king wears the Blue Crown; in his hands he holds an in­ cense bowl and a ewer. His mother carries a hes­vase and a sistrum (a rattle­like instru­ ment). A sun disk is shown above the king. The inscription includes the names of the king, his mother, and the god.

Ramesses II and his mother present offerings to the enthroned god Osiris. The king wears the Blue Crown; in his hands he holds an in­ cense bowl and a ewer. His mother carries a hes­vase and a sistrum (a rattle­like instru­ ment). A sun disk is shown above the king. The inscription includes the names of the king, his mother, and the god.

Time:
late in the reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1264–1237 BC

Object Name
Relief

Culture
Ägyptisch

Location of discovery:
Memphis (vermutlich)

Material/technology:
Limestone

Dimensions:
H 53,5 cm, B 46,5 cm, T 6 cm, G 27 kg

Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung

Invs.
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 5091

Provenance
1878, acquired with the Miramar Collection

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