Gua, chief physician of Djehutyhotep

Detail from the floor of one of the coffins of Gua, chief physician of Djehutyhotep, governor of Bersha.The paintings recall the 'Book of Two Ways', modern name for the map and accompanying texts of passage past the obstacles of afterlife. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty,. Place of Origin: Beshra 1985-1795 BC. Material Size: Cedarwood. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Egyptian Museum, Cairo . Location: 39.