The Feast of Nebamun: The Entertainers Reproduction of a feasting scene from the tomb chapel of Nebamun in Thebes, Egypt, now on display in the British Museum. Purchase Print About the Artwork Reproduction of a feasting scene from the tomb chapel of Nebamun in Thebes, Egypt, now on display in the British Museum. It shows a group of female musicians playing instruments, singing and clapping as they perform a song for the feast-goers. The words of the song dedicated to the gods Ptah and Geb are written above their heads. Art Ref DP037 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Wall Relief Materials Date Period Dynasty 18 Findspot Tomb-Chapel of Nebamun, Theban Necropolis Dimensions Current Location British Museum Object Number People Depicted Nebamun Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted Themes Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

Brothers or Lovers? Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep Reproduction of a tomb painting from the Dynasty 5 Mastaba of Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. Purchase Print About the Artwork Reproduction of a tomb painting from the Dynasty 5 Mastaba of Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum. On the western wall of the outer hall of their tomb is a striking portrayal of the two men in close embrace, their noses touching in a pose that is the most intimate allowed in Egyptian art. This has led many to speculate on the relationship of the two men; were they brothers? Twins? Lovers? If the latter were true, they would be the first same-sex couple recorded in history. Art Ref DP050 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Wall Relief Materials Date Period Dynasty 05 Findspot Mastaba of Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum, Saqqara Necropolis Dimensions Current Location Mastaba of Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum, Saqqara Necropolis Object Number People Depicted Khnumhotep, Niankhkhnum Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted Themes Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

The Feast of Nebamun: Music of Celebration Reproduction of a feasting scene from the tomb chapel of Nebamun in Thebes, Egypt, now on display in the British Museum. Purchase Print About the Artwork Reproduction of a feasting scene from the tomb chapel of Nebamun in Thebes, Egypt, now on display in the British Museum. It shows a group of female musicians playing instruments, singing and clapping as they perform a song for the feast-goers. Art Ref DP039 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Wall Relief Materials Date Period Dynasty 18 Findspot Tomb-Chapel of Nebamun, Theban Necropolis Dimensions Current Location British Museum Object Number People Depicted Nebamun Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted Themes Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun Amongst the Vines Reproduction of a scene from a casket found in the Tomb of Tutankhamun dating to c. 1336-1327 BC (Dynasty 18). Purchase Print About the Artwork This reproduction features a scene from a casket found in the Tomb of Tutankhamun, dating to c. 1336-1327 BC. Found in the northeast corner of the Annex chamber resting on baskets and wine jars, it is one of 50 chests and boxes discovered in the tomb. Though empty at the time of its discovery, it is believed that this highly decorative piece was used to store clothing, possibly ceremonial garments due to its ornate design. The scene on the casket’s lid is a lush depiction of Tutankhamun and his wife and sister Ankhesenamun, surrounded by a vibrant array of plants. Vines twist around two pillars representing a pavilion, showcasing grapes, lotus flowers, papyrus fronds, and mandrake fruits. The royal couple stand upon a reed mat in with a banner strung up behind them decorated with more fruits and flowers. The king holds out a hand to the flowers being presented to him by Ankhesenamun. Tutankhamun is depicted in an intricate Nubian wig with a royal uraeus or cobra on his forehead. He wears a fine linen kilt, secured with a decorative belt and a red sash and white sandals on his feet. Around his neck is a floral collar and his wrists bear simple jewelled cuff bracelets. He is leaning forward slightly against a walking stick, of which 130 examples were found within the tomb. This has made many speculate that the king suffered from an ailment that affected his gait, although others have suggested that these staves could have been a symbol of authority. Ankhesenamun is similarly dressed in her finest clothes, including a linen dress with tassels that opens at the front to bear her breasts, floral collar, red sash and white sandals. Her wig is also intricately woven, with a long braid made up of groups of three slightly curled strands which are held in place with floral hairbands. She has two uraei on her forehead which are crowned with sun disks and lotus flowers. Upon her head is a headdress which taken the form of platform shrine bearing a perfume cone and two more uraeus. Translation: Above Tutankhamun “The good god, lord of the two lands, Nebkheperure, Tutankhamun heqa Iunu shemai (The living image of Amun, ruler of southern Heliopolis), [given life] like Ra." Translation: Above Ankhesenamun "Great royal wife, lady of the two lands, Ankhesenamun (Her life belongs to Amun), she lives." Art Ref DP109 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Greeting Card Object Record Object Type Furniture Materials Date Period Dynasty 18, New Kingdom Findspot Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), Valley of the Kings Dimensions Current Location Cairo Museum Object Number People Depicted Tutankhamun, Ankhesenamun Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted Themes Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

The Bird to My Hand! Inherkhau and his Grandchildren Reproduction of a Dynasty 20 painting showing grandchildren playing at the feet of their grandparents from the Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359). Purchase Print About the Artwork Reproduction of a Dynasty 20 painting showing grandchildren playing at the feet of their grandparents from the Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359). Inherkhau is seated beside his wife Wabet whilst four of their grandchildren play with birds around them. The three girls and a boy are naked with shaved heads and sidelocks of hair, characteristics used in ancient Egyptian art to symbolise youth. Art Ref DP093 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Wall Relief Materials Date Period Dynasty 20 Findspot Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359), Theban Necropolis Dimensions Current Location Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359) Object Number People Depicted Inherkhau, Wabet, Anuket-ta-nakht, Baketptah, Henutwaty Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted Bird Themes Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

Sekhet Aaru, the Field of Reeds Reproduction of a vignette from a wall painting from the Tomb of Sennedjem (TT1) in Deir el-Medina dating to Dynasty 19. Purchase Print About the Artwork This reproduction showcases a wall painting from the Tomb of Sennedjem depicting Spell 110 of the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. It describes the afterlife that awaits the deceased once they pass through the underworld. The tomb was built in the 19th Dynasty during the reigns of Seti I and Ramesses II for Sennedjem, an official who was part of the community of royal tomb builders at Deir el-Medina. The presence of an ostracon featuring the Tale of Sinuhe placed near his coffin suggests he may have been a scribe and his title ‘Servant of Hathor’ shows he was involved in the cult of the goddess Hathor. Upon the walls of Sennedjem’s barrel-roofed burial chamber are a series of brightly coloured depictions of the man’s journey through the underworld (Duat) and the trials he must face. With the support of the gods, and as a reward for a life lived well, he is given a place in Sekhet Aaru, or the Field of Reeds. Imagined as a fertile paradise fed by canals and filled with flora and fauna, Sekhet Aaru was an idealised version of the Nile landscape. When Sennedjem and his wife reached Sekhet Aaru, they were assigned land to live on by Osiris, the god of the dead. Within the depiction, the couple can be seen ploughing, seeding, and harvesting this land in their finest pleated linens and coiffed hair. The scene gives the impression that, although life in the beyond seems to be a continuation of the earthly life, it is more prosperous, peaceful and pleasant. The fields are large, the plants are tall, the harvest is plenty, and they have two sturdy oxen and fashionable clothes - their reward for honest conduct throughout earthly life. In the top register, Sennedjem can be seen harvesting tall stalks of wheat with a sickle, its notched teeth sawing into the stems of the sheaf he grasps tightly in one hand. His wife Iyneferti follows behind him, collecting the heads of grain from the floor and putting them into her mesh basket. Below, Sennedjem and Iyneferti gather bunches of green crops with ripe seeds. At the bottom, Sennedjem is ploughing the land with the help of two oxen he encourages with a flail. Iyneferti scatters seeds from a basket into the newly tilled earth. Art Ref DP114 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Wall Painting Materials Limestone, Plaster, Pigment Date c. 1250 BC Period Dynasty 19, New Kingdom Findspot Tomb of Sennedjem (TT1), Deir el-Medina Dimensions Current Location Tomb of Sennedjem (TT1), Deir el-Medina Object Number People Depicted Sennedjem, Iyneferti Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted Cow Themes Agriculture Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

Nebamun Hunting in the Marshes Reproduction of a tomb painting from the 18th Dynasty tomb chapel of Nebamun. Purchase Print About the Artwork This wall painting of a marsh hunting scene was part of the decoration of a tomb chapel belonging to Nebamun, an official scribe and grain counter at the temple complex in Thebes during the 18th dynasty, around 1350 BC. Elaborately adorned with vibrant fresco paintings, the tomb's plastered walls depict idealised scenes from Nebamun's life. In this fragment, Nebamun is shown twice, hunting birds with a throwing stick and spearing fish from reed boats in the marshes of the Nile. He is accompanied by his wife Hatshepsut and their young children and surrounded by the flora and fauna of the wetlands. The intricate details and vivid colours offer a glimpse into the opulence and joy that once filled Nebamun's life, capturing a timeless moment of pleasure and abundance he wanted to last forever. This is perhaps the most iconic rendition of the 'marsh hunting’ scene within the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian funerary art. Found on the walls of tombs and tomb chapels, these depictions connected the deceased with the afterlife, emphasised the importance of the natural world and its cycles, and demonstrated control over the chaotic forces of nature. The marshes and wetlands of the Nile were vital for Egypt's fertility, with the annual Nile floods replenishing fields with nutrient-rich silt, ensuring bountiful harvests. In art, the marshes are depicted as fish- and plant-filled waterways surrounded by lush green vegetation bursting with life. Creatures were depicted in lively, naturalistic poses which give scenes a sense of bustling movement, contrasting sharply with the still form of the hunter in the classic smiting pose, conforming to every rule of proportion and artistic order. This fresco is just one of several famous pieces of ancient Egyptian art from Nebamun’s tomb, the precise location of which has been lost. Hacked out of the walls of the tomb by unscrupulous archaeologists and antiquities dealers, the fragments of the chapel’s decoration hint at the magnificence and opulence of the original decoration. Art Ref DP005 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Wall Relief Materials Date Period Dynasty 18 Findspot Tomb-Chapel of Nebamun, Theban Necropolis Dimensions Current Location British Museum Object Number People Depicted Nebamun, Hatshepsut Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted Bird, Cat, Butterfly, Fish Themes Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

King Den Running in his Heb-Sed Festival Reproduction of a label depicting one of the earliest known pharaohs, the Dynasty 1 king Den, as well as some of the earliest hieroglyphs. Purchase Print About the Artwork Reproduction of a label depicting one of the earliest known pharaohs, the Dynasty 1 king Den, as well as some of the earliest hieroglyphs. The label was found in his tomb in Abydos and dates to around 3000 BC. The top register depicts the king running in his Heb Sed festival as well as seated on a throne, whereas the lower register depicts the destruction of enemy strongholds and the taking of captives. Art Ref DP031 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Ivory Materials Date Period Dynasty 01 Findspot Tomb of Den (Tomb T), Umm el-Qaab, Abydos Dimensions Current Location Tomb of Den (Tomb T), Umm el-Qaab, Abydos Object Number People Depicted Den Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted Falcon, Lion Themes Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

Anubis, Isis and Nephthys Inside the Embalming Tent Reproduction of a wall painting from the tomb of Siptah, who ruled c. 1197-1191 BC during Dynasty 19. Purchase Print About the Artwork Reproduction of a wall painting from the tomb of Siptah, who ruled c. 1197-1191 BC during Dynasty 19. Filling the southern end of the second corridor is a vignette of Chapter 151 of the Book of the Dead which contains passages dedicated to the gods and goddesses that reside within the embalming tent. Art Ref DP080 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Wall Relief Materials Date Period Dynasty 19 Findspot Tomb of Siptah (KV47), Valley of the Kings, Thebes Dimensions Current Location Tomb of Siptah (KV47), Valley of the Kings Object Number People Depicted Siptah Deities Depicted Nephthys, Isis, Anubis Animals Depicted Jackal Themes Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

The Sculptors' Craft Workshop Reproduction and partial reconstruction of a wall painting showing a bustling craft workshop from the tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky dating to Dynasty 18. Purchase Print About the Artwork This reproduction depicts a bustling ancient Egyptian workshop from the shared tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky in Thebes, dating to the 18th Dynasty (c. 1390–1349 BC). The two men worked at Djeseret Iset, the Small Temple of Medinet Habu, and were trained in sculpting and engraving. They rose to the ranks of ‘Chief Sculptor in the Sacred Place’ and ‘Supervisor of the Balance’, overseeing the craft workshops. The scene illustrates artisans engaged in woodworking, metalworking, and jewellery-making under the supervision of the Chief Sculptor. It provides a wealth of information about the tools and manufacturing techniques used by the ancient craftsmen, which can be used to help interpret archaeological finds. The Chief Sculptor (Left) The largest figure, and therefore the most important, represents either Nebamun or Ipuky (he is unnamed to symbolise both men). Dressed in fine garments, he sits on an elaborate chair, inspecting the craftsmen’s handiwork, which is presented in woven baskets. The Woodworkers (Top Register) Craftsmen construct a catafalque, a platform for transporting the deceased’s mummy to the necropolis. They carve djed pillars and tyet knots into the structure, ensuring divine protection for the journey. The Goldworkers (Middle Register) Artisans skilfully shape gold and precious stones into vessels, statues, and intricate jewellery, demonstrating the workshop’s expertise in luxury craftsmanship. The Metalworkers (Bottom Register) Specialists weigh raw materials, smelt metals, and engrave objects. Their work includes polishing and refining materials to create fine finished products. The Specialist Craftsmen (Bottom Register) Three artisans focus on working with stone and glass, drilling beads, carving stone vases, and threading jewellery, highlighting the variety of skills present in the workshop. Art Ref DP075 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Wall Relief Materials Date Period Dynasty 18 Findspot Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky (TT181), Sheikh Abd el-Qurna Dimensions Current Location Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky (TT181), Valley of the Nobles Object Number People Depicted Nebamun, Ipuky Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted Themes Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

Floral Friezes from Theban Tombs Reproduction of various ancient Egyptian floral friezes and decorative borders discovered in Thebes' tombs. Purchase Print About the Artwork Art Ref DP068 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Wall Painting Materials Date Period New Kingdom Findspot Theban Necropolis Dimensions Current Location Object Number People Depicted Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted Themes Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

Lady Tjepu Reproduction of a wall painting of the noblewoman Tjepu from the Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky (TT181), dating to c. 1390–1353 BC (Dynasty 18). Purchase Print About the Artwork Carved into the limestone cliffs of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, the joint tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky (TT181) dates to Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, during the reigns of Amenhotep III and Akhenaten. Both men were master craftsmen, holding titles such as "Chief Sculptor in the Sacred Place" and "Supervisor of the Balance" at Djeseret Iset, the Small Temple at Medinet Habu. Although the tomb was never completed, it originally featured extensive painted decoration. Much of this has been lost through centuries of environmental damage, looting, and deliberate removal. Early records by Egyptologists, such as Jean-Vincent Scheil and Norman de Garis Davies, remain crucial sources for reconstructing its imagery. My reproduction focuses on one of the best-preserved figures from the tomb: the noblewoman Tjepu, mother of Nebamun. The original painting, now housed in the Brooklyn Museum, was executed in pigment on plaster and would have adorned the tomb’s wall in vibrant colour. Although it now survives only in fragments, the clarity and quality of the surviving work demonstrate the skill of the original artists. Tjepu is presented following the artistic conventions of the time. She wears a fine, semi-transparent linen dress, fitted and fringed, in keeping with 18th Dynasty elite fashion. Her elaborate wig is topped with a perfumed cone and a floral headband, both common features in depictions of women attending ritual or banquet scenes. She is shown in a standard pose, standing with one arm raised in adoration and the other holding a menat necklace and counterpoise, an object associated with the goddess Hathor. These details, while idealised, are rooted in the religious and social practices of the period. The inscription behind Tjepu (which I haven’t reproduced due to its fragmentary nature) identifies her as "Lady of the House", a title denoting her status within the household. Her image was originally part of a larger scene where she stood behind her son as he poured oil over offerings. This positioning is notable. Tombs typically show the owner's wife in this place, so Tjepu's inclusion here may reflect a particularly close relationship with her son, or simply the availability of space, as Nebamun had likely married Ipuky’s widow, who was already depicted elsewhere in the tomb. Art Ref DP120 Read My Article Available to purchase as Giclée Print Object Record Object Type Wall Painting Materials Limestone, Gesso, Pigment Date c. 1390–1353 BC Period Dynasty 18 Findspot Tomb of Nebamun and Ipuky (TT181), Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Thebes Dimensions 37.6 x 24 cm Current Location Brooklyn Museum Object Number 65.197 People Depicted Tjepu Deities Depicted None Animals Depicted None Themes Portrait Love ancient Egypt? So do I. Sign up to be the first to hear about new artwork, behind-the-scenes insights, special offers, and the fascinating stories behind the pieces. No spam, just beautifully crafted content for fellow Egyptophiles. Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.