Limestone, Painted
circa 1150 BCE
Egypt
The British Museum
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient Egypt
Theme
Ancient Societies
Subtheme
Working for others
Case Title
Working for Others
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
Deir el-Medina, Thebes (modern Karnak), Egypt
Measurements
16.5 x 20.6 x 4 cm
Accession Number
EA8510
Description
Here, the workman Khnummose worships Meretsger, a snake-goddess who protected the cemeteries at Thebes. She was revered by the local labourers, who included skilled paid workers as well as enslaved people.
