Relief from the tomb of Meri-re
18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III, 1410–1372 BC, Saqqara, tomb of Merire
Relief from the tomb of Meri-re
In the upper scene on the relief from the tomb of the treasurer and prince’s tutor Meri re, the tomb owner and his wife are depicted in prayer before a deity. In the lower register, Prince Siatum sits on the lap of his tutor. The tomb owner, his wife, and the prince all have “ointment cones” made of fat mixed with perfume on their heads.
Object data
Object Name
Relief
Culture
Ägyptisch
Period
New Kingdom
Dated
18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III, 1410–1372 BC
Material
Limestone, painted
Dimensions
H 130,2 cm, B 87 cm, T 15 cm, Gewicht: 267 kg
Image rights
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung
Inv. No.
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 5814
Provenance
1878, acquired with the Miramar Collection
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