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Canvas Print : Coffin of Nesykhonsu, Thebes, Late 21st to Early 22nd Dynasty
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Coffin of Nesykhonsu, Thebes, Late 21st to Early 22nd Dynasty
490750 Coffin of Nesykhonsu, Thebes, Late 21st to Early 22nd Dynasty, 1000-900 BC (gessoed & painted sycamore fig) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); 211x70 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Judging by its size, this must have been NesykhonsuAs outer coffin. The main scene in the interior (near the top) shows a priest clad in a panther skin with the mummy of Nesykhonsu behind. The god appears in mummy form and wears a sun disk on his head. The scarab beetle inside the sun disk identifies him as Khepri, the morning sun, and the hieroglyphs to the right identify him as Atum, the evening sun. Taken together, image and text represent the sun god in both his rising and setting, youthful and aged aspects.); Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22403470
© Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust / Bridgeman Images
Afterlife Artefact Artifact Baboon Case Cobra Coffin Coffins Empty Funerary Gods Iconography Jackal Open Patterned Pharaoh Pharaohs Sarcophagi Sarcophagus Thebes
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Bring the ancient world into your modern home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This stunning piece features the intricately decorated Coffin of Nesykhonsu, hailing from Thebes during the Late 21st to Early 22nd Dynasty (1000-900 BC). Meticulously crafted from sycamore fig and beautifully gessoed and painted, this artifact is now available as a high-quality canvas print from Bridgeman Images through Fine Art Finder. Add a touch of history and elegance to your space with this captivating depiction of ancient Egyptian art.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the Coffin of Nesykhonsu, a remarkable artifact from ancient Egypt. Dating back to the Late 21st to Early 22nd Dynasty (1000-900 BC), this gessoed and painted sycamore fig coffin stands at an impressive size of 211x70 cm. Housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, it is a testament to the rich history and religious beliefs of this ancient civilization. The main scene depicted on the interior of the coffin reveals a priest adorned in a panther skin, standing before the mummy of Nesykhonsu. Behind them both is an image of a god represented as Khepri, wearing a sun disk on his head. The hieroglyphs alongside identify him as Atum, symbolizing both the rising and setting sun. The intricate iconography and ornate decoration found throughout this wooden coffin speak volumes about its purpose - serving as Nesykhonsu's outer burial case. It was designed not only to protect her remains but also to ensure her safe journey into the afterlife. From pharaohs and jackals to cobras and baboons, every element within this artwork holds symbolic significance within Egyptian religion and mythology. This stunning piece offers us insight into their beliefs surrounding death, resurrection, and eternal life. As we gaze upon this extraordinary artifact through time's lens, we are reminded that even in death, art has always been intertwined with spirituality for humanity across cultures throughout history.
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