Relief from the Tomb of Amenemhat III

Attribution:

Simon Donaldson

Key Dates

1200

Created during the 19th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, c. 1295 to 1186 BC.

Key People

Amenemhat III is considered to have been one of the greatest rulers of the Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt. He ruled from c. 1860 to 1814 BC, and may have experienced a long co-regency prior to that with his father Senusret III.

In this sandstone tablet, discovered in the pyramid of Amenemhat III in Hawara, a blind musician is shown playing a harp before Amenemhat III, as well as the mayor of Thebes and other officials. Amenemhat is sitting in front of a table of offerings, beside the musician of Amun, Nutnedjmet.

Origin & Collection

On display at:

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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