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EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE FUNERARY STELE OF CHAJ-AMUN The reclining jackal of Anubis with the Sechem sceptre between his paws and a flagellum is rendered in a powerful, realistic style in the tympanon. In the upper rectangular field, the deceased, Osiris Chaj-amun, is depicted paying homage to the enthroned god of death, Osiris. In the lower rectangular field, a male member of the family, possibly his son, followed by his wife are represented standing before the goddess Hathor, the ruler of the West. Hathor wears a long, closely fitting garment and bears the West-sign upon her wig. The couple offer the goddess papyrus flowers and grapevines. Cf. Cat. Cairo - 1909, no. 34087. Ex collection of Dr. Kreuzer, Munich. Neumeister Munich, Auction 206, 9 -10 December 1981, Lot 303. XXth Dynasty, ca. 1185-1070 BC H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm.) CBX10 $65,000 Sales |
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