Sarcophagus of Sepi (12th Dyn.)

Sarcophagus of Sepi (12th Dyn.) This is one of the most beautiful paintings and sarcophagi of the members of the Middle Kingdom. This is done to Sepi General of the fifteenth nome of Upper Egypt. The outer faces of the sarcophagus are decorated with hieroglyphics painted wood representing the names, titles and make an offer. Udjat both eyes are located at the top of the door which is represented by false side, for which the mask anthropoid sarcophagus is activated. The interior is completely painted and includes a number of spells...

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wooden models of Meketre

wooden models of Meketre Wooden statue of a servant carrying a chicken and balancing a basket on her head. It is finely carved and painted, and is one of the best examples of this type. This large slender woman was discovered in a secret chamber in the tomb of Meketrê. Looking at this pretty picture, you can see the difference between work done in a wood and stone. Similar conventions guide the artist, but more flexible and tolerant of wood allows the sculptor to release the entire body, including the arts, and create what is truly...

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