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Nome Gods Bearing Offerings

Nome Gods Bearing Offerings

c. 1391–1353 BCE
(1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BCE)
painted limestone
Overall: 66 x 133 cm (26 x 52 3/8 in.)
John L. Severance Fund 1961.205
Location: 107 Egyptian

Did You Know?

Another block from the same temple wall was acquired 15 years later by the museum.

Description

These blocks from a temple wall show four figures identified as nomes, or provinces, of ancient Egypt. Carrying trays heaped with offerings and leading sacrificial animals, they personify the bounty of the land that they bring to the god who stood in the upper register, facing a figure of the king, Amenhotep III. These blocks may be from Amenhotep III's temple, dedicated to the god Horus.
  • Probably Kom el-Ahmar, ancient Hebenu.
    ?-1961
    Mrs. Paul Mallon, Paris, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art
    1961-
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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