Royal Figure Making Offerings to a Deity (Primary Title)
Section of a Relief with Offering Scenes (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
A royal figure in the center presents incense to a hawk-headed deity, perhaps the moon god Khonsu. A seated goddess (Isis or Hathor) receives offerings at the left, while a king (Nectanabo II?) wearing the crown of Lower Egypt makes an offering at the right. Such offerings reflect the Egyptian ruler’s role in maintaining a correct balance between human and divine.
Dynasty 30
Late Period
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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