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Trio of Female Musicians Playing Music

Reproduction of a detail from a painting in the Tomb of Nakht in Thebes dating to c. 1410-1370 BC depicting a trio of musicians taking part in the annual "Beautiful Festival of the Valley" celebration.

Trio of Female Musicians Playing Music

Each woman has unique features that separate her from her companions and are playing different instruments, including a double flute, a lute, and a harp with an elaborate soundbox decorated with animal skin.

Reproduction Details

Object Type

Date

Findspot

Current Location

People Depicted

Deities Depicted

Art Ref

Wall Relief

Dynasty 18

Tomb of Nakht (TT53), Sheikh Abd el-Qurna

Tomb of Nakht (TT53), Sheikh Abd el-Qurna

Nakht

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DP062

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