Relief showing Khety’s hand, with a graffito of Ramesside date, ca. 2051–2000
Relief showing Khety’s hand, with a graffito of Ramesside date, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2000 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Khety (TT 311,), Corridor, 1922–23, Limestone, paint, H. 21 x W. 14 cm (8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.), This fragment most likely comes from the entrance passage of Khety's chapel. It was part of a scene showing the performance of rites and the presentation of offerings to the tomb owner. Beneath Khety’s hand, which originally extended out over a pile of offerings, a much later visitor of the tomb has written in ink: “Year 17 under the Dual King Usermaatre Setepenre (Ramesses II), there came the city governor and vizier Paser, son of
Size: 2972px × 3801px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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