Saturday, October 14, 2023

Tomb of Sennefer (TT96)

Sennefer was the mayor of Thebes and Overseer of the Gardens of Amun. One of the highlights of the tomb is vine that is painted growing up the wall and across the ceiling. The ceiling is uneven and  the artist painted the raised areas as bunches of grapes.


Steps leading down to the tomb





Sennefer and his daughter
(children are often depicted with smaller images and at the feet of the parent)



Sennefer and his daughters



Sennefer and his wife



S L and his wife













Sennefer in a leopard skin offering libation





The ceiling is covered with painting of vines



Also known as the Tomb of the Vineyards



Sennefer and his wife receiving offering



Exiting the tomb


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