#30.4.21

Nubian Tribute Presented to the King, Tomb of Huy - Met Museum Collection

Photo Focus: Relatives and Friends of the Viceroy (The Women) Note: This is a modern copy of an original Inventory Number: 30.4.21 Original Dating: New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1327 B.C. Location Information: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes

Description:

On the far left, servants are striding out from the impressive entrance of Huy’s house carrying a festive branch, the house portico of which has Tutankhamun’s cartouches stamped on it. Caption: "Going out by the [household?] of the King’s son in order to welcome him on his return having received the favours of the Lord of the Two Lands. The house of the King’s son of Kush, the royal scribe, Amenhotep, repeating life". Then come three women and, before them, men, arms raised or prostrate, pay tribute to the Viceroy.

Source: Osiris.net TT40 Tomb of Huy Entry

Part of a tribute scene in the tomb of Huy, viceroy of nubia under Tutankhamun. At the upper right are northern Nubians of high rank, and a princess in an ox drawn chariot. Walking behind are warriors, their submission made certain by the sheyba (taming stick) attached to their wrists and necks. Women and children follow. Below are southern Nubians and their retainers.

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