Relief of Temple Courtyard with Incense Burners and Altars
ca. 1352–1336 B.C.E.
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Object Label
Altars laden with food offerings appear frequently in temple decorations, reflecting the importance of such offerings in temple rituals. The Egyptians believed the ka-soul of each deity, king, or mortal whose statue stood in a temple consumed and benefited from the essence of offerings. (The actual food was divided among the temple’s clergy.)
Caption
Relief of Temple Courtyard with Incense Burners and Altars, ca. 1352–1336 B.C.E.. Limestone, 9 1/8 x 21 1/4 in. (23.2 x 53.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 61.195.3. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Title
Relief of Temple Courtyard with Incense Burners and Altars
Date
ca. 1352–1336 B.C.E.
Dynasty
late Dynasty 18
Period
New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Medium
Limestone
Classification
Dimensions
9 1/8 x 21 1/4 in. (23.2 x 53.9 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
61.195.3
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