Ptolemaic Egyptian stone sarcophagus coffin of Pa-nehem-isis, 2nc Cent BC. Kunsthistorisches Muesum Vienna inv AS 4. Basalt, Height cm : Width 6
Ptolemaic Egyptian stone sarcophagus coffin of Pa-nehem-isis, 2nc Cent BC. Kunsthistorisches Muesum Vienna inv AS 4. Basalt, Height cm : Width cm. On the forehead is a scarab as a symbol of resurrection, flanked by two goddesses. Divided over the two sides are the rare, and for sarcophagi rather unique, depictions of the four winds or cardinal points. Below the broad collar is a pectoral with a winged scarab, flanked by Isis and Nephthys. Below this is a cartouche with the name of Osiris as Wen-nefer, flanked by two seated figures of Osiris. Below this in the first long register is a solar disk with rays flanked by Isis and Nephthys in adoration. Behind each goddess stand four worshipping baboons The sarcophagus of Pa-nehem-isis [Pnehmêse] is a remarkable example from the Ptolemaic Period, with its large face and its profusion of inscriptions and images, covering the whole surface. The figures have been carved in the hard stone with great precision.
Size: 4048px × 5566px
Location: Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna ( Museum of Art History Vienna)
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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