Dancers with Instruments

Unknown

ca. 1353–1336 B.C. · Limestone, paint · Egyptian Art

This scene takes place as the king's procession, not visible on this block, arrives at the temple. The arrival is met by a man blasting a trumpet and by a group of women who jubilate while one plays a rectangular tambourine. Judging from their long straight hair and simple clothing, these are not court ladies. A young boy accompanies them and probably holds a frond, although it is partly obscured.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Medium

Limestone, paint

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Norbert Schimmel, 1985