Wall relief of Ni-ui-netjer
6th Dynasty, ca. 2374-2191 BC;
The upper part of the fragmentary wall relief preserves remains of a scene showing the tomb owner at table and the offering ritual for the deceased. Under the tomb owner’s chair his legs and his pet – a tame monkey – are visible. In the lower register his wife, daughter, and small grandson are shown banqueting while being entertained with music and dance.
The upper part of the fragmentary wall relief preserves remains of a scene showing the tomb owner at table and the offering ritual for the deceased. Under the tomb owner’s chair his legs and his pet – a tame monkey – are visible. In the lower register his wife, daughter, and small grandson are shown banqueting while being entertained with music and dance.
Time:
6th Dynasty, ca. 2374-2191 BC;
Object Name
Relief
Culture
Ägyptisch
Location of discovery:
Giza, Mastaba des Ni-ui-netjer
Material/technology:
Limestone
Dimensions:
H 90,5 cm, B 193,5 cm, T 8,4 cm
max. Höhe mit AE_INV_8523, AE_INV_8955 und AE_INV_8956: 108,5 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung
Invs.
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 8028
Provenance
1928/29, excavated by the Academy of Sciences, Vienna
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