By Jacqueline Engel
The coffin was discovered in the tomb of Sennedjem among several other coffins of the family members.
It belongs to the Lady Isis wife of the artisan Khabekhent, son of Sennedjem.
The outer coffin depicts Isis in a loose robe carrying the secret Ivy leaves and the coffin is surrounded by the four sons of Horus to protect her body.
Tomb of the Noble Sennedjem
New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (1295-1186 BC)
Deir el-Madina, Thebes
Wood – Pigment
Text and location NMEC Cairo
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