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Scene from the Book of the Dead of Any, Egyptian, c1275 BC, (c1900-1920)
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Scene from the Book of the Dead of Any, Egyptian, c1275 BC, (c1900-1920)
Scene from the Book of the Dead of Any, Egyptian, c1275 BC, (c1900-1920). In the centre are the scales used for weighing the heart, attended by Anubis, the jackal-headed god of embalming. A print after a papyrus in the British Museum from Thebes, 19th Dynasty, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)
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19th Dynasty Afterlife Anubis Balance Book Of The Dead Feather Feathers Heart Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphics Jessie Jessie Noakes Judgement Judgment Maat Noakes Papyrus Print Collector5 Scales Thoth Weighing Ancient Egyptian Metaphor
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This print showcases a scene from the Book of the Dead of Any, an ancient Egyptian artifact dating back to c1275 BC. The image depicts a significant moment in the afterlife journey of Any, where her heart is being weighed on a scale by Anubis, the jackal-headed god of embalming. Positioned at the center, these scales symbolize the delicate balance between good and evil that determines one's fate in eternity. The attention to detail in this print allows us to appreciate the vibrant colors and intricate hieroglyphics present on the papyrus. It transports us back to Thebes during Egypt's 19th Dynasty when this remarkable piece was created. The concept behind this scene revolves around judgment and metaphorical representations. The feather represents Maat, goddess of truth and justice, while Thoth, depicted as an ibis-headed deity nearby, records the outcome with his writing tools. Notably, women play a prominent role in this artwork; Any herself stands amidst other female figures who are witnessing her trial. This highlights their significance within ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and rituals. Through Jessie Noakes' skillful reproduction technique captured in this print from Art History and Literature Illustrations (c1900-1920), we can now admire an authentic piece of ancient Egyptian culture right before our eyes.
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