Ancient Egyptian wall art tomb painting: A feast for Nebamun, Tomb of Nebamun Thebes, Circa 1350BC, 18th Dynasty. British Museum EA37986. Rectangula

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Ancient Egyptian wall art tomb painting: A feast for Nebamun, Tomb of Nebamun Thebes, Circa 1350BC, 18th Dynasty. British Museum EA37986. Rectangular fragment (one of three) of a polychrome tomb-painting representing a banquet scene, divided into two registers: upper - three seated couples are attended by serving women and boys; lower - a group of women, seated apart from the men, are attended by a standing serving woman. An entire wall of the tomb-chapel showed a feast in honour of Nebamun. Naked serving- girls and servants wait on his friends and relatives. Married guests sit in pairs on fine chairs, while the young women turn and talk to each other. This erotic scene of relaxation and wealth is something for Nebamun to enjoy for all eternity. Painted plaster. Height: Height: 76 cm Width: 126 cm. On display (G61/dc2/sC) (G61/dc2/sC).

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Size: 2832px × 5000px
Location: British Museum
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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