Soldiers Honoring Their Lord

Medium: Limestone, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

• Memphis, Egypt
• Saqqara, Egypt

Dates:ca. 1336–1327 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 16 7/16 x 14 7/16 in. (41.8 x 36.6 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Museum Location: 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

• Jewish Life in Ancient Egypt
• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity
• Ancient Egyptian Art

Accession Number: 32.103

Image: 32.103_SL1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Fragment of painted limestone raised relief. Group of military men are acclaiming the rewarding of General Horemheb. Right arm of Horemheb at extreme upper right corner. Two lines of incised inscription at top left center. Inscription: “Standard Bearer to the cavalry squadron of Meryt-Aten (named Khai)” or “Standard bearer of the regiment, Love of the Aten, Minka’y.” Condition: Good. Minor chips at edges. Paint faded and is missing in sections.

Brooklyn Museum