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King Den Running in his Heb-Sed Festival

Reproduction of a label depicting one of the earliest known pharaohs, the Dynasty 1 king Den, as well as some of the earliest hieroglyphs.

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a label depicting one of the earliest known pharaohs, the Dynasty 1 king Den, as well as some of the earliest hieroglyphs.

The label was found in his tomb in Abydos and dates to around 3000 BC. The top register depicts the king running in his Heb Sed festival as well as seated on a throne, whereas the lower register depicts the destruction of enemy strongholds and the taking of captives.

Art Ref

DP031

Available to purchase as

DP01C - The Goddess Hathor and Seti Scene 3.jpg

Giclée Print

DP01C - The Goddess Hathor and Seti Scene 3.jpg

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Object Record

Object Type

Ivory

Materials

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Date

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Period

Dynasty 01

Findspot

Tomb of Den (Tomb T), Umm el-Qaab, Abydos

Dimensions

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Current Location

Tomb of Den (Tomb T), Umm el-Qaab, Abydos

Object Number

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People Depicted

Den

Deities Depicted

None

Animals Depicted

Falcon, Lion

Themes

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