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The Creation of the World: Nut, Geb and Shu

Reproduction of a vignette from a copy of the Book of the Dead belonging to a woman called Nestanebetisheru, dating to c. 950-930 BC (Dynasty 21-22).

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a vignette from a copy of the Book of the Dead belonging to a woman called Nestanebetisheru, dating to c. 950-930 BC (Dynasty 21-22).

Nut, the sky goddess, is supported by the god of the atmosphere, Shu, who is aided in his task by two ram-headed deities. Her elongated body arches over the reclining figure of Geb, the earth god, with her feet touching the ground at the eastern horizon and her fingers at the western horizon.

Art Ref

DP091

Available to purchase as

DP01C - The Goddess Hathor and Seti Scene 3.jpg

Giclée Print

DP01C - The Goddess Hathor and Seti Scene 3.jpg

Object Record

Object Type

Papyrus

Materials

Date

Period

Dynasty 21, Dynasty 22

Findspot

Theban Necropolis

Dimensions

Current Location

British Museum

Object Number

People Depicted

Nestanebetisheru

Deities Depicted

Shu, Geb, Nut

Animals Depicted

Ram

Themes

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