Image code: 80727

Sarcophagus of Amenhotep II : Nephthys

Detail of Nephthys. The sarcophagus can be found in the burial chamber. It is made of yellow quartzite. The goddess Isis is represented at the foot while Nephthys is at head of the sarcophagus. Both goddesses are above the sign nbw which represents gold. The yellow paint also reminds the golden skin of deity and the Chamber of the Gold, the name usually employed to indicate the burial chamber.

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