Image code: 30718

Sennefer and Meryt

Detail of one of the four pillars of the Funeral Chamber. Sennefer is seated on a stool with legs in the shape of lion's paws, under which two vases are visible. He wears a wig, a long semi-transparent garment and a white skirt; around his neck he wears a gold collar and two heart-shaped amulets bearing the names of the ruler Amenhotep II. A short, square beard is visible on his chin. His left hand is resting on the shoulder of his bride, Meryt, who is standing in front of him. Meryt wears a long wig, a breastplate and a long white dress. Her arms are outstretched towards Sennefer. The text mentions some of Sennefer's titles, Meryt is referred to as the Singer of Amon.

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