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Weighing the soul of the deceased

The decoration develops within a geometric frame. The scene depicted is that of the 'weighing of the heart'. The heart of the deceased, Menna in this case, is placed by Horo on one plate of the scales, while on the other is placed, as a counterweight, the effigy of the goddess Maat. Above Horo is Thot, who records the result of the ceremony. Everything takes place in front of Osiris, in his mummiform appearance as Lord of the Dead. He is represented against an ochre background, under a canopy placed on a plinth, and seated on a throne. His complexion is green, he wears the atef crown and a blue collar. In his hand he holds a sceptre and flagellum, symbols of royal power.

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