Nany Offering Prayers, beginning (Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany) (c.1050 BC) by Ancient Egypt

Nany Offering Prayers, beginning (Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany) - Ancient Egypt - c.1050 BC

Artwork Information

TitleNany Offering Prayers, beginning (Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany)
ArtistAncient Egypt
Datec.1050 BC
Mediumpapyrus,paint
Art Movement3rd Intermediate Period
Current LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art (Met), New York City, NY, US

About Nany Offering Prayers, beginning (Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany)

The artwork titled “Nany Offering Prayers, beginning (Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany)” is an ancient Egyptian artifact created circa 1050 BC. This symbolic and religious painting, produced on papyrus with paint, belongs to the 3rd Intermediate Period art movement and forms part of a series known as the Book of the Dead for the Singer of Amun, Nany. The esteemed Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US, currently houses this piece.

The artwork depicts a meticulous and well-preserved scene of Nany, the Singer of Amun, engaged in a formal prayer ritual. Nany is shown holding an intricate sistrum in her left hand, a musical instrument associated with divine worship, which is delicately detailed with gold and green pigments. Her other hand is raised in a gesture of offering or adoration. Nany’s attire is regal, with characteristic ancient Egyptian garments, adorned with a finely drawn collar and accessories reflecting her religious significance. Hieroglyphs intricately inscribed alongside the figure provide context and narrative, embodying the sacred rites and religious prayers associated with the Book of the Dead. The artwork exhibits traditional Egyptian iconography with precision and reverence, reinforcing the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the era.

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