Painted plaster from the tomb of the workman Kabekhenet and his wife Saht (these two are on the right). They are worshipping the gods Isis, Ptah Sokar who wears the head dress and Ptah coloured green (from left the right). From Deir el-Medinah. New Kingdom.

Painted plaster from the tomb of the workman Khabekhenet and his wife Sahte in adoration before Ptah, Ptah-Sokar and Isis and Hathor, from Deir el-Medinah. Isis holds a lotus flower. In this depiction Ptah-Sokar has a feminine form, maybe suggesting fertility. Ptah-Sokar was a combination of the creator god Ptah and the hawk god Sokar. Originally 3 items united in Cardiff by Susan Rees. See Davies, B.G. 1999 'Who's Who At Deir El Medina' p44-47, etc. for information on the family. The tomb is Theben Tomb 2 but as it is difficult to see where the item fits into the existing relief. Maybe it is part of a private chapel? Ptah Sokar is mentioned in various texts including the Book of the Dead 151a'Hail to thee (goodly of countenance), lord of the (two celestial) eyes, whom Ptah Sokar has put together....' and 170 ' Ptah Sokar who gives thee a share of his temple ornaments'.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543663

Title

Painted plaster from the tomb of the workman Kabekhenet and his wife Saht (these two are on the right). They are worshipping the gods Isis, Ptah Sokar who wears the head dress and Ptah coloured green (from left the right). From Deir el-Medinah. New Kingdom.

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