Tombs of Ramose

Photographer: Steffen
From: Tombs, temples and a hot air balloon

Tombs of Ramose

This relief shows two guests at Ramose's funeral banquet. As most reliefs, this one was left unpainted with the exception of the eyes. Many scholars feel this particular scene represents one of the best pieces of ancient art to be found in the world. Every curl of a wig, bead of a necklace and soft fold of a garment is rendered in skilled detail