Sheet from a Book of the Dead
ca. 1075-945 B.C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
This papyrus is an abridged version of the Amduat, a series of texts and pictures describing the twelve-hour nightly voyage of the sun god (Re) through the Netherworld. During his journey, the sun god faced an array of dangers and presented himself in a series of manifestations that both aided and underscored his triumph over the forces of evil and chaos. Being identified with the sun god was believed to help a deceased person ward off threatening forces in the hereafter.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Document
- Formatted Medium
- Papyrus, ink
- Locations
- Place made: Egypt
- Dynasty
- Dynasty 21
- Accession Number
- 37.1699Eb
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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