Footstool Carved with Figures of Prisoners
This wooden footstool is decorated with scenes of prisoners. The prisoners are of various races.
The front of the artifact bears the sign of Unification of the Two Lands. It also bears the name of Tutankhamun.
Each scene represents a prisoner between two bows. There are nine bows, which represent the nine traditional enemies of Egypt.
Present location |
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM [01/001] CAIRO EM |
Inventory number |
JE 62048 |
Dating |
TUTANKHAMUN/NEBKHEPERURE |
Archaeological Site |
VALLEY OF THE KINGS |
Category |
FOOT STOOL |
Material |
WOOD |
Technique |
SCULPTURED; INCISED |
Height |
11 cm |
Width |
29 cm |
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