Offering scene. From Ka-em-rehus tomb at Sakkara. Carlsberg
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Offering scene. From Ka-em-rehus tomb at Sakkara. Carlsberg
Egyptian Art. Offering scene. From Ka-em-rehus tomb at Sakkara. C. 2.300 B.C. Old Kingdom. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark
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24th Bull Carlsberg Cattle Copenhagen Denmark Glyptotek Horn Human Mythology Offerer Offering Offerings Perspective Sakkara Sculpted Tomb
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This offering scene, hailing from the ancient Egyptian tomb of Ka-em-rehus at Sakkara, dates back to the Old Kingdom era around 2300 BC. Housed in the esteemed Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, this exquisite relief showcases the rich cultural heritage of Egypt's mythological and historical past. The scene depicts a man, likely Ka-em-rehus himself, making an offering to the gods. He stands before a table laden with various foodstuffs and symbols of abundance. Two cattle, possibly bulls or oxen, are presented before him, their powerful forms sculpted with intricate detail and reverence. Their large, curved horns are adorned with flowers and ribbons, symbolizing the fertility and prosperity that the animals represent. The human figure, dressed in the traditional garb of the time, offers a basket filled with loaves of bread and other offerings to the animals. This act of giving was believed to ensure the continued prosperity and well-being of the deceased in the afterlife. The perspective in the relief is carefully considered, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure and the animals, emphasizing their importance in the offering ritual. The ancient Egyptians placed great significance on the afterlife and the preservation of the ka, or life force, of the deceased. Offering scenes such as this one were common in tombs, serving as a means of providing sustenance and ensuring the continued existence of the deceased in the afterlife. This remarkable relief, with its intricate details and powerful symbolism, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural and historical traditions of ancient Egypt.
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