An Eternal Bouquet for the Dead

Medium: Limestone, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

• Egypt

Dates:4th century B.C.E.

Dimensions: H: 30.3cm; W: 17cm

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Museum Location: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity
• Ancient Egyptian Art

Accession Number: 57.165.1

Image: CUR.57.165.1_wwg8.jpg,West Wing gallery 8 installation

Catalogue Description:
Fragment of a limestone relief from the left end of a panel (lintel?). In low relief of exceptional quality, a 'formal bouquet' of lotus flowers and buds, papyrus and corn flowers, wsh necklace and two ducks pinioned to a bundle of reeds. Left end and upper edge enclosed within border. Baseline preserved. Condition: Right side of relief badly eroded by sand. Numerous chips on worked surface. Remains of light red paint in one place on upper border.

Brooklyn Museum