Relief fragment from Sakeh’s tomb
late 18th Dynasty, post-Amarna Period, ca. 1343-1315 BC
The upper part of this wall relief shows the tomb owner Sakeh with his ba – his soul as a human-headed bird – receiving offerings from a tree goddess. Sakeh bore important titles such as ‘confidant of the king at Memphis, king’s spokesman, and prince of Memphis.’ In the lower register; the detailed wig he wears is especially noteworthy.
The upper part of this wall relief shows the tomb owner Sakeh with his ba – his soul as a human-headed bird – receiving offerings from a tree goddess. Sakeh bore important titles such as ‘confidant of the king at Memphis, king’s spokesman, and prince of Memphis.’ In the lower register; the detailed wig he wears is especially noteworthy.
Time:
late 18th Dynasty, post-Amarna Period, ca. 1343-1315 BC
Object Name
Relief
Culture
Ägyptisch
Location of discovery:
Saqqara
Material/technology:
Limestone
Dimensions:
H 80,3 cm, B 58,2 cm, T 15 cm, G 113 kg
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung
Invs.
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 5816
Provenance
1878, acquired with the Miramar Collection
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