Ancient Egyptian stele of sculptor Qen, limestone, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, (1279-1213 BC), Deir el-Medina, Old Fund cat 1635. Egyptian Museum, Turi

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Ancient Egyptian stele of sculptor Qen, limestone, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, (1279-1213 BC), Deir el-Medina, Old Fund cat 1635. Egyptian Museum, Turin. This stele belongs to the "painter of outlines' and sculptor Qen who lived in the reign of Ramesses II. It depicrs a funeral celebration for him infront of funerary chapel with his sond Meryre and Huy, who are performing the "ceremony of Opening of the Mouth". His daughter Taqri is depicted grieving over the loss of her father. The chapel is summounted by a Pyramidion.

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Size: 7112px × 10000px
Location: Egyptian Museum, Turin, Italy
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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