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Triad of Menkaure

Menkaura triad-grey green schist-giza-temple in the valley of Menkaura-dynasty 4-reign of Menkaura
Cairo
Egypt
Key Dates

 This item is dated from the 4th Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.

Key People

 The triad depicts King Menkaure, the last Great Pyramid builder.  The 17th Nome of Upper Egypt and the goddess Hathor are pictured to the left and the right of Menkaure respectively.

In the Triad of Menkaure, King Menkaure is depicted in the foreground wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt.  Hathor, the goddess of music and love, is shown to the right of Menkaure, holding his hand.  To the left of Menkaure is the 17th Nome of Upper Egypt.

The Triad shows exquisite skill for an artist during the Old Kingdom.  The features are wonderfully polished and vibrantly painted.

Origin & Collection
On display at:

Egyptian Museum Cairo

Additional information on display location:
Ground floor, Room 47
Reference Number:
JE 40679
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