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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
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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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