Men from Punt Carrying Gifts, Tomb of Rekhmire by Nina de Garis Davies

Men from Punt Carrying Gifts, Tomb of Rekhmire 1479 BC

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abstract painting

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water colours

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possibly oil pastel

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handmade artwork painting

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oil painting

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egypt

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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men

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painting painterly

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

This facsimile of a wall painting from the Tomb of Rekhmire, a high official in the Egyptian Empire, depicts men from the land of Punt carrying exotic gifts to the Pharaoh. The painting, created in 1479 BC, highlights the trade networks and diplomatic relations of ancient Egypt. The men are shown carrying a variety of goods, including a tree, baskets of produce, and bags of incense. The painting offers a glimpse into the wealth and power of the Egyptian Empire.

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