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Two unusual fans in wall-scenes at El-Hagarsa

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posted on 2024-08-03, 04:50 authored by Elizabeth (Beth) Thompson

Attention is drawn to two scenes from tombs at El-Hagarsa. In the tomb of Mery-aa a female attendant is depicted holding a fan in the shape of a bird's wing. In the tomb of Wahi a woman holds a fan of semicircular shape. Both women have the title of sḏꜢw.tj, 'treasurer.' These ladies appear to have enjoyed a certain seniority within the tomb-owner's household, possibly even being concubines or wives. (OEB)

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Journal title:

Bulletin of the Australian Centre for Egyptology (BACE)

Volume:

3

Publication year:

1992

Pages:

77-83

ISSN:

1035-7524

Publisher:

Australian Centre for Egyptology, Macquarie University

Language:

English

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