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Beaker of Nesi-Khons

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Description

<p>The inscription on the cup contains the name of the "great chieftainess of the harem of Amen, Nesi-Khons," the wife of the high priest of Amen at Thebes, Pinodjem II. The beaker was found with 63 others in the famous cache of the royal mummies at Deir el-Bahari (Thebes).</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.411' rel='external'>Beaker of Nesi-Khons</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

[Inscription] On the cup: great chieftainess of the harem of Amen, Nesi-Khons

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 48.411 tier-2
  • Walters-id 38040 tier-2
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