Name Rings of Subject Nations Beneath the King's Throne 1427 BC

This is Nina de Garis Davies's facsimile, "Name Rings of Subject Nations Beneath the King's Throne", whose original date is unknown. The composition presents a frieze-like arrangement of figures against a patterned background, their skin tones varying in hues of red, brown, and pale pink. The use of line and color is stylized, indicative of ancient Egyptian artistic conventions. The figures hold shields or cartouches, each inscribed with hieroglyphs that signify different subject nations. These aren't merely decorative; they are symbolic representations of power dynamics. Davies meticulously recreates the linear precision and color palette of the original, preserving the integrity of its form. The repetitive structure and symmetrical balance underscore a sense of order and control, reflecting the pharaoh's dominion over diverse peoples. Notice the fragmentation and incompleteness of the imagery, caused by aging and damage. These ruptures in the visual field serve as a potent reminder that art, like memory, is always mediated through time and interpretation.