Doorframe of Neferrenpet and Neferhotep
Description:
God with head of falcon bearing sun on head (G9) and holding ankh S34
Sign No.:
C2
Date:
Type:
Provenance:
Thebes
Appearance:
Color notes:
The face is pink with the facial features and beak depicted in black; hand is green; the sun-disk upon the god's head and his robe are red; the wig, collar, ankh, and uraeus are blue; the stripes on the collar and the outline are black.
Stylistic Notes:
The sign depicts the sun-god Re. His red robe indicates a prestigious red cloth made in the temples and often worn by the gods. His blue wig hangs upon his shoulders and partially covers his striped collar.
Image source:
Personal Photograph ©Julia Schmied, 2023