Cushion : Relief depicting a Pharaoh making offerings to the god Ra. R

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Relief depicting a Pharaoh making offerings to the god Ra. R

Relief depicting a Pharaoh making offerings to the god Ra. Ramesseum. 13th century. Nineteen dynasty. New Kingdom. Necropolis of Thebes. Valley of the kings. Egypt

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Media ID 14317254

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13th Archeological Archeology Body Disk Dynasty Falcon Falcon Headed Mortuary Mythological Mythology Necropolis Offerer Offering Offerings Perspective Pharaoh Rameses Ramesses Ramesseum Ramses Solar Theban

Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)

18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.

Accessorise your space with decorative, soft cushions

Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning relief, dating back to the 13th century and originating from the Ramesseum in Thebes, Egypt, showcases a Pharaoh making offerings to the god Ra during the New Kingdom's Nineteenth Dynasty. The Pharaoh, depicted with a strong and regal posture, is shown presenting various offerings to Ra, who is represented as a falcon-headed deity with outstretched wings. Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god, was one of the most significant deities in Egyptian mythology and was believed to have the power to give life and to control the sun. The Pharaoh's role as the living embodiment of the god on earth made it his duty to make offerings to Ra to ensure the continuation of the sun's cycle and the prosperity of the empire. The intricate details of the relief, with its clear perspective and the Pharaoh's well-defined body, highlight the exceptional craftsmanship of the ancient Egyptian artisans. The relief's memorial and mortuary function underscores the importance of religion in ancient Egyptian society and the belief in the afterlife. This magnificent work of art is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Egypt and the enduring fascination with its mythology and history.

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