Painted coffin of Amun Amenemope, two Anubis, sun disc

European Museums, The British Museum

Two bearded egyptians standing with two anubis.

Painted wooden coffin of the priest of Amun Amenemope

Late 21st-early 22nd Dynasty,

about 950-900 B.C.

From Thebes

The lid is dominated by a large floral collar, over which is represented a crossed stole of red leather, an element of the trappings of mummies at this period, probably signifying protection. The exterior of the coffin case carries scenes from the Amduat, showing the nocturnal journey of the sun god; on the interior are depictions of the solar disc and the deceased adoring various gods.


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Two bearded egyptians standing with two anubis
Taken on  Monday 17th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Genre:  950 - 900 B.C.
Source:  London, United Kingdom

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