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HER NAME WAS NES-AMUN. She was one of the more than 50
Royal Daughters of Ramses II. In the royal families, the daughters would
often have their own palaces or, at least, their own compound within the
palace with an extensive staff of attendants. It was not uncommon on the
death of the Queen for the oldest daughter to marry the father or, if a
brother assumed the throne, to marry his sister, in the tradition of
Osiris
and Isis, who were brother and sister as well as husband and wife. Duties
for a Princess often included being a priestess of the goddess Hathor. In
this reproduction of a wall fragment from the Temple of Abydos, 1317
B.C., Nes-Amun wears an elaborate wig and a white linen dress while
presenting an offering to the Gods.
This very beautiful relief is made of
painted hydrostone and measures 16" x 12" high. It captures the serenity
and grace of the time period in ancient Egypt when art was so
majestically produced. Sturdy hanger on back - this piece would enhance
any decor where true beauty was being sought.