15. The Dancers
Home Index The Artist Hieroglyphs Contact VivArt Links

The Dancers - © Vivienne Morgan"The Dancers"

Two scantily clad girls perform a sensual dance to a double flute while others clap time in this representation of a scene to be found in the tomb of Nebamun. Egyptian noblemen really enjoyed entertaining and depictions of such banquets frequently appeared in tombs to ensure that their occupant would enjoy pleasurable pastimes in the afterlife. The cones on the heads of the seated women were filled with a solid perfume that gradually melted with the heat from their bodies.

Previous | Thumbnail Catalogue | Next