Image code: 30920

The goddess Hathor of the West protects Queen Nefertari

The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her symbol of the West. Hathor is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The queen's skin is a dark ochre colour (women were usually reserved a lighter colour), while that of the goddess is golden in accordance with religious belief. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection.

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