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pectoral

large piece of jewelry, usually in the form of a trapezoid, worn on the chest

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Part of a Wall of a Tomb
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This is part of a wall from a tomb, on which the deceased is depicted in high relief, seated and wearing a pectoral around his neck.

Behind him, part of the figure of his wife is shown holding his right arm and left shoulder with her hands. His body is colored dark red; his wife's is yellow.

Above them are the remains of four columns of hieroglyphic inscriptions, in which the wife is described as the beloved of her husband.

Dimensions:  Length 44 cm  Width 33 cm

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Culture:

Pharaonic

Technique:

High Relief

Style:

New Kingdom

Materials:

Limestone
Type Type

Type:

Architectural Element
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Location: 

Bibliotheca Alexandrina Museum

Created: 

Luxor
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Created: 

15th Century BC

Acquired: 

2000 AD
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