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Collections / Itineraries / Egyptian Collection: the tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Relief with Nubian prisoners from the tomb of Horemheb

The relief shows several Nubian prisoners with Negroid features, kinky hair and earrings who are seated on the ground submissively as three Egyptian soldiers with batons watch over them.

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A scribe is writing a report about the occurrence and is selecting two prisoners as servants for the court of Tutankhamen, as noted by the inscription. The relief was part of a larger composition with numerous foreign prisoners of war and it celebrated – for eternity – the prowess of Horemheb, the general commander of the army.

Provenance: Saqqara: tomb of Horemheb. Palagi Collection (Nizzoli)
Datation: 18th dynasty: reign of Tutankhamen (1332–1323 BC)
Material: limestone
Dimensions: cm 62,5 x 85
Inventory #: KS 1869 = 1887

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