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Tree of Life with Exotic Birds

Reproduction of a tomb painting showing the Tree of Life, a potent symbol and icon in Egyptian mythology. The fruit of the tree was thought to provide eternal life and knowledge of the cycles of time.

Tree of Life with Exotic Birds

This painting can be found in the tomb of provincial governor Khnumhotep II in Beni Hasan and dates to 1900 BC. It is part of a much larger scene depicting Khnumhotep hunting in the marshes and netting birds.

Reproduction Details

Object Type

Date

Findspot

Current Location

People Depicted

Deities Depicted

Art Ref

Wall Relief

Dynasty 12

Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3), Beni Hassan

Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3), Beni Hassan

Khnumhotep II

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DP018

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