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Tree of Life with Exotic Birds

Reproduction of a painting from the tomb of Khnumhotep II, a provincial governor in Beni Hasan, dating to 1900 BC.

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a painting from the tomb of Khnumhotep II, a provincial governor in Beni Hasan, dating to 1900 BC.

It shows the Tree of Life, a potent symbol and icon in ancient Egyptian mythology. The fruit of the tree was thought to provide eternal life and knowledge of the cycles of time. It is part of a much larger scene depicting Khnumhotep hunting in the marshes and netting birds.

Art Ref

DP018

Available to purchase as

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Giclée Print

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Greeting Card

Object Record

Object Type

Wall Relief

Materials

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Date

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Period

Dynasty 12

Findspot

Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3), Beni Hassan

Dimensions

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Current Location

Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3), Beni Hassan

Object Number

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People Depicted

Khnumhotep II

Deities Depicted

None

Animals Depicted

Bird

Themes

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