Relief of Zezennakht

Executed in high relief, in which the background of the limestone slab was carved away, the image of Zezen-nakht confronts the standard offering formula, which begins at upper right with two hieroglyphs meaning “an offering.” The inscriptions at right also include his names, titles, and accomplishments, as well as a dense collection of offerings. A powerful man, Zezen-nakht is depicted wearing a curled wig, sandals, and starched linen kilt. His collars and bracelets are of gold vibrantly combined with turquoise and carnelian.