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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

Available to purchase as

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Giclée Print

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Greeting Card

Object Record

Object Type

Coffin

Materials

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Date

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Period

Dynasty 12, Middle Kingdom

Findspot

Tomb of Two Brothers, Deir Rifeh

Dimensions

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Current Location

Manchester Museum

Object Number

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People Depicted

Khnumnakht, Nakhtankh

Deities Depicted

None

Animals Depicted

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Themes

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