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Two Boats with Female Mourners, c. 667-647 BC (limestone)
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Two Boats with Female Mourners, c. 667-647 BC (limestone)
491399 Two Boats with Female Mourners, c.667-647 BC (limestone)
by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); h:58.20 w:91.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Part of the flotilla accompanying the funerary boat. The setting could be either the brief voyage across the Nile to the west bank to the cemetery or the traditional voyage downstream to Abydos, the sacred city of Osiris, where in ealier time final rites for the dead were performed. Both of the boats preserved here are filled with professional female mourners whose task it was to proclaim the virtues of the deceased and to lament his departure. This composition is certainly copied from a lost, probably painted, original of Dynasty XVIII.
); Gift of the Hanna Fund; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22403270
© Gift of the Hanna Fund / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact C07th Dynasty 25 Dynasty 26 Late Period Mourners Thebes Mourning
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This print showcases "Two Boats with Female Mourners" a limestone relief sculpture dating back to c. 667-647 BC in ancient Egypt. The artwork, housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, offers a glimpse into the funeral rituals and traditions of that era. The image depicts two boats filled with professional female mourners who were responsible for praising the virtues of the deceased and expressing their sorrow over their departure. These women played an essential role in mourning ceremonies during this period. The setting portrayed in this composition could be either the journey across the Nile to reach the cemetery on the west bank or a traditional voyage downstream to Abydos, which was considered a sacred city associated with Osiris. In earlier times, final rites for the dead were performed there. Although this relief is made from limestone, it is believed to be a copy of an original painting from Dynasty XVIII that has been lost over time. Its intricate details and profile view provide valuable insights into Egyptian art and culture during this late period. Gifted by the Hanna Fund, this artifact serves as a testament to Egypt's rich history and continues to captivate viewers with its timeless beauty.
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