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The Bird to My Hand! Inherkhau and his Grandchildren

Reproduction of a Dynasty 20 painting showing grandchildren playing at the feet of their grandparents from the Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359).

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a Dynasty 20 painting showing grandchildren playing at the feet of their grandparents from the Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359).

Inherkhau is seated beside his wife Wabet whilst four of their grandchildren play with birds around them. The three girls and a boy are naked with shaved heads and sidelocks of hair, characteristics used in ancient Egyptian art to symbolise youth.

Art Ref

DP093

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 20

Findspot

Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359), Theban Necropolis

Dimensions

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Current Location

Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359)

Object Number

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People Depicted

Inherkhau, Wabet, Anuket-ta-nakht, Baketptah, Henutwaty

Deities Depicted

None

Animals Depicted

Bird

Themes

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