#akhmim

~ Female Head.

Culture: Graeco-Egyptian

Place of origin: Akhmim, Egypt

Date: 1st century B.C.-A.D. 1st century

Period: Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period

Sitting figure of Maja - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Collections

Inventory Number: ÄM 19286 Tutmose III (18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, Egypt) Location Information: Akhmim (? / Egypt / Middle Egypt)

Description:

Maja was a high official of the provincial administration. He was installed as Gouverneur and head of the Priests in the 10th upper egyptian district by king Tutmose III, who's name is written on the chest and right upper arm. His grave was found in the necropolis of the main settlement of that district and it is speculated that this figure was also from there. Maja sits upright on a simple stool. The text tells us names and titles of the deceased, as well as the sacrificial rites for the local deities. He is dressed in a short skirt, originally reserved for the kings, but later also found with private persons. He holds in his right hand a sweat cloth, while the left isflat on his skirt. The round expressionless face is, like the entire figure, structured very formal. A wig that was in keeping with the taste of the time was literally placed over the head. The two necklaces, consisting of disc pearls, as well as the massive upper and lower arm bracelets, are awards made of gold that the king had given him. They probably indicate former military service.

Credit: Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung / Jürgen Liepe

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Meritamun daughter of Ramses II and his favorite wife Nefertari at Akhmim

Sitting figure of Maja - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Collections

Inventory Number: ÄM 19286 Tutmose III (18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, Egypt) Location Information: Akhmim (? / Egypt / Middle Egypt)

Description:

Maja was a high official of the provincial administration. He was installed as Gouverneur and head of the Priests in the 10th upper egyptian district by king Tutmose III, who's name is written on the chest and right upper arm. His grave was found in the necropolis of the main settlement of that district and it is speculated that this figure was also from there. Maja sits upright on a simple stool. The text tells us names and titles of the deceased, as well as the sacrificial rites for the local deities. He is dressed in a short skirt, originally reserved for the kings, but later also found with private persons. He holds in his right hand a sweat cloth, while the left isflat on his skirt. The round expressionless face is, like the entire figure, structured very formal. A wig that was in keeping with the taste of the time was literally placed over the head. The two necklaces, consisting of disc pearls, as well as the massive upper and lower arm bracelets, are awards made of gold that the king had given him. They probably indicate former military service.

Credit: Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung / Jürgen Liepe

Other Images Used for Display:

Wikimedia Commons, @ User ArchaiOptix

Wikimedia Commons, @ User ArchaiOptix

Wikimedia Commons, @ User ArchaiOptix

Wikimedia Commons, @ User ArchaiOptix

~ Funerary Container.

Place of origin: Akhmim, Egypt

Period: Ptolemaic

Culture: Roman

~ Pair of shoes.

Place of origin: Egypt, Akhmim (?)

Date: ca. A D. 300-700

~ Game Board.

Place of origin: Egypt, Akhmim

Period: New Kingdom