Sarcophagus of Bak

Sarcophagus of Bak
Anthropomorphic sarcophagus belonging to Bak. The ground color is yellow, and over it the decorative motives and inscriptions have been done in black. On the lid, the goddess Isis has been drawn with the wings extended, introducing an offering formula and the owner's name. An inscription, consisting of five perpendicular lines, separated from one another by figures of gods, mentions the four Sons of Horus, Anubis, Nut and Shu. The goddess Isis is again shown at the feet.

Present location MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID
Inventory number 15208
Dating NEW KINGDOM
Archaeological Site UNKNOWN
Category COFFIN/SARCOPHAGUS OF HUMANS
Material WOOD
Technique INCISED

Width 65 cm




Bibliography•PEREZ-DIE M.C. Guia del Museo Arqueológico Nacional, 1991, p.98
•PEREZ -DIE, M.C. Guia didáctica del Museo Arqueológico Nacional , 1985, p. 25
•ALVAREZ OSORIO, Una visita al Museo Arqueológico NacionaL,1925, p.37


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