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The Bird to My Hand! Inherkhau and his Grandchildren

Reproduction of a Dynasty 20 painting showing grandchildren playing at the feet of their grandparents from the Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359).

The Bird to My Hand! Inherkhau and his Grandchildren

Inherkhau is seated beside his wife Wabet whilst four of their grandchildren play with birds around them. The three girls and a boy are naked with shaved heads and sidelocks of hair, characteristics used in ancient Egyptian art to symbolise youth.

Reproduction Details

Object Type

Date

Findspot

Current Location

People Depicted

Deities Depicted

Art Ref

Wall Relief

Dynasty 20

Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359), Theban Necropolis

Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359)

Inherkhau, Wabet, Anuket-ta-nakht, Baketptah, Henutwaty

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DP093

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