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Userhat Beneath the Sycamore Tree

Adapted reproduction of a painting from the Tomb of Userhat in Thebes, Egypt dating to c. 1270 BC.

About the Artwork

Adapted reproduction of a painting from the Tomb of Userhat in Thebes, Egypt dating to c. 1270 BC.

In this scene, the deceased Userhat sits with his wife and mother in the shade of a colourful sycamore tree and drinks from three golden vessels. Before them is a table laden with offerings of fruit, vegetables and flowers, whilst their souls in the form of Ba-birds fly above their heads.

Art Ref

DP057b

Available to purchase as

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Giclée Print

DP01C - The Goddess Hathor and Seti Scene 3.jpg

Greeting Card

Object Record

Object Type

Wall Relief

Materials

Date

Period

Dynasty 19

Findspot

Tomb of Userhat (TT56), Thebes, Theban Necropolis

Dimensions

Current Location

Tomb of Userhat (TT51)

Object Number

People Depicted

Userhat, Hatshepsut, Tausret

Deities Depicted

None

Animals Depicted

Bird

Themes

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