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Sarcophagus of Bak

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Anthropomorphic sarcophagus belonging to Bak. The ground color is yellow, and over it the decorative motives and inscriptions have been done in black. On the lid, the goddess Isis has been drawn with the wings extended, introducing an offering formula and the owner's name. An inscription, consisting of five perpendicular lines, separated from one another by figures of gods, mentions the four Sons of Horus, Anubis, Nut and Shu. The goddess Isis is again shown at the feet.

Present location

MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID

Inventory number

15208

Dating

NEW KINGDOM

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

COFFIN/SARCOPHAGUS OF HUMANS

Material

WOOD

Technique

INCISED

Width

65 cm

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