Title
Siltstone sarcophagus of Sasobek
Caption
Siltstone sarcophagus of Sasobek / Egypt 26th Dynasty / around 630 BC. Sarcophagus of Sasobek / the vizier of the northern part of Egypt in the reign of Psammetichus I (664-610 BC). It may have been found in Sais / the city from which Psammetichus' family came.The sarcophagus is one of the finest examples of its type / and very well preserved. While many anthropoid (human-shaped) sarcophagi have rather exaggerated features / Sasobek's face is naturalistic (although not a portrait) and serene. Sasobek holds the pillar representing the god Osiris in one hand and the knot of the goddess Isis in the other.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_290
License type
Rights managed
Available size
54,8Mb (1,2Mb) / 10,0in x 21,3in / 3000 x 6384 (300dpi)