Title
Red granite sarcophagus from Giza
Caption
Red granite sarcophagus from Giza / Egypt. Fourth Dynasty (about 2613-2494 BC) onwards. The exterior of the sarcophagus is decorated with a panelling known as 'palace façade' / so called because it was based on the mud-brick façade of the early Egyptian palace. At the ends of each long side is a small false door / to enable the spirits to gain access to and from the body inside. The top is rounded / and there are remains of protrusions on the ends to enable the lid to be lifted.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_002
License type
Rights managed
Available size
51,8Mb (1,1Mb) / 15,3in x 13,1in / 4600 x 3935 (300dpi)