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Trio of Female Musicians Playing Music

Reproduction of a detail from a painting in the Tomb of Nakht in Thebes dating to c. 1410-1370 BC depicting a trio of musicians taking part in the annual "Beautiful Festival of the Valley" celebration.

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a detail from a painting in the Tomb of Nakht in Thebes dating to c. 1410-1370 BC depicting a trio of musicians taking part in the annual "Beautiful Festival of the Valley" celebration.

Each woman has unique features that separate her from her companions and are playing different instruments, including a double flute, a lute, and a harp with an elaborate soundbox decorated with animal skin.

Art Ref

DP062

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 18

Findspot

Tomb of Nakht (TT53), Sheikh Abd el-Qurna

Dimensions

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Current Location

Tomb of Nakht (TT53), Sheikh Abd el-Qurna

Object Number

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People Depicted

Nakht

Deities Depicted

None

Animals Depicted

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Themes

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