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Two Brothers: The Coffins of Nakhtankh and Khnumnakht

Reproduction of the inner coffins belonging to brothers Khnumnakht (left) and Nakhtankh (right) who lived during Dynasty 12.

About the Artwork

Reproduction of the inner coffins belonging to brothers Khnumnakht (left) and Nakhtankh (right) who lived during Dynasty 12.

Found in the Tomb of the Two Brothers, these coffins are adorned with vivid hieroglyphs, protective symbols, and intricate motifs, reflecting the brothers’ journey to the afterlife.

Art Ref

DP096

Object Record

Object Type

Coffin

Materials

Date

Period

Dynasty 12, Middle Kingdom

Findspot

Tomb of Two Brothers, Deir Rifeh

Dimensions

Current Location

Manchester Museum

Object Number

People Depicted

Khnumnakht, Nakhtankh

Deities Depicted

Animals Depicted

Themes

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