Relief of offering bearers carrying boxes, ca. 2051–2030

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Relief of offering bearers carrying boxes, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2030 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Neferu (TT 319,), 1923–25, Limestone, paint, H. 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); W. 53 cm (20 7/8 in.); D. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.), Chests with linen clothing played a prominent role in festivals honoring of Hathor. The presence of these fragments in the decoration of Neferu's tomb most likely alludes to her duties as a priestess of this goddess

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