Title
26th Dynasty
Caption
26th Dynasty / around 630 BC Stone sarcophagus of Sasobek the vizier (prime minister) of the northern part of Egypt in the reign of Psammetichus I (664-610 BC). It may have been found in Sais / the city from which Psammetichus' family came. The sarcophagus is one of the finest examples of its type / and very well preserved. While many anthropoid (human-shaped) sarcophagi have rather exaggerated features / Sasobek's face is naturalistic (although not a portrait) and serene. Sasobek holds the pillar representing the god Osiris in one hand and the knot of the goddess Isis in the other.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_050
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,5Mb (1,9Mb) / 8,9in x 22,1in / 2660 x 6639 (300dpi)