Relief fragment from a row of vulture figures, ca. 2051–2030
Relief fragment from a row of vulture figures, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2030 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Neferu (TT 319,), 1923–25, 1930–31, Limestone, paint, : H. 16 x W. 13 cm (6 5/16 x 5 1/8 in.), Several examples of the griffon vulture, bird of the goddess Nekhbet of el-Kab in Upper Egypt and hieroglyph for “mother,” appears in this group of fragments. Such depictions would have served to evoke the protection of this powerful deity
Size: 3226px × 3429px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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