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Ramose's Wedding Guests

Reproduction of a wall painting from the Tomb of Ramose (TT55) in the Valley of the Nobles, dating to c. 1380-1360 BC in the 18th Dynasty.

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a wall painting from the Tomb of Ramose (TT55) in the Valley of the Nobles, dating to c. 1380-1360 BC in the 18th Dynasty.

In the entrance hallway, this famous scene depicts Ramose’s wedding to his brother's daughter Meryt-Ptah. The high-status guests are all seated in couples upon cushions on lion-footed chairs. They wear fine linen clothes and elaborate wigs suitable for the important occasion.

Art Ref

DP088

Available to purchase as

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Giclée Print

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Object Record

Object Type

Wall Relief

Materials

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Date

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Period

Dynasty 18

Findspot

Tomb of Ramose (TT55), Valley of the Nobles

Dimensions

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Current Location

Tomb of Ramose (TT55), Valley of the Nobles

Object Number

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People Depicted

Ramose, Keshy, May, Werel, Neby, Ipuya

Deities Depicted

None

Animals Depicted

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Themes

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