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Egyptian Gallery
by RnibEgyptian Gallery: Egyptian Boat Model. Sedment, Egypt; 2160-2025 BC; wood; 60 cm long by 11 cm wide and a total of 58 cm high including the height of the mast which is 29 cm. The earliest boats were made from reeds and later from wood. Water travel was both a part of daily life and an important religious symbol.Large ships transported heavy building stone hundreds of miles along the Nile. Cargo boats carried grain.Broad barges carried cattle from one side of the Nile to the other. Pharaohs travelled by royal barge. The sun-god Ra travelled across the sky by boat. The Egyptians sometimes left the Nile (via the river's mouth) to sail on the Mediterranean or the Red sea but mostly stayed close to the shore. This boat model is over 4000 years old. It was placed in a tomb to speed along the owner's journey to the afterlife and for them to enjoy sailing there. The boat has a flat bottom with the pointed bow (front) and stern (back) curved upwards so that they would have been out of the water. The stern is raised slightly more than the bow. About a third of the way along the boat from the bow is a mast with a furled sail wrapped around it. Ropes are attached to the top of the mast and tied at the bow and stern. The sail also has ropes attached for raising and lowering it. At the stern is a large brown steering oar and immediately in front of this oar is a white canopy on four legs. The flat white deck of the boat has 8 male figures, painted with dark brown skin, white kilts, black wigs and white and black eyes, are either standing or sitting on it, mostly in pairs, and all facing the bow. At the bow is a standing man who is holding a large white stone with black markings attached to a rope that would have been used to test the depth of the water. Behind him, just in front of the mast, are two men standing with oars laid across the deck immediately in front of them. In the centre of the boat are two men sitting holding oars as if rowing. Behind these are two men standing with their arms outstretched as if rowing. Behind these is the canopy and at the stern is a single seated man who has an oar in his hands. The oars are brown with a white paddle that is roughly diamond shaped. The tactile image shows five of the eight figures and is roughly half the size of the actual object. The boat is shown with solid texture with a rough texture for the flat deck. The figures are shown in outline with solid texture for their black wigs, a texture for their kilts, no texture for their skin and a spot for their eyes. The oars, masts and legs of canopy are shown as solid texture. The sail, stone and canopy are shown with a different texture. Fine lines show the ropes from the mast and sail.
Egyptian citizens (large print)
by RnibIn this image showing Egyptian citizens, there is a man at the left of the page and a woman at the right. Both are standing and facing forwards so that all their facial features can be seen. A locator dot and title are shown. These must always be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top left is the man's head, and he is smiling. He is wearing a simple headdress composed of a piece of cloth held in place by a band. Down the page are his bare shoulders and chest and he holds his arms out to the sides of his body. Around his waist he wears a simple linen loin cloth tied in place by a sash. Down from this are the man's bare legs and feet.The woman's head is at the top right. She also has a smiling face, and her long hair is held in place by a simple hair band. Around her shoulders she wears a large jewelled collar. Her bare arms are held out to the sides of her body, and she wears a bracelet on each wrist. Her full length linen dress reaches down to her ankles at the bottom of the page, and she wears plain leather sandals on her feet.
Egyptian citizens (UEB Contracted)
byIn this image showing Egyptian citizens, there is a man at the left of the page and a woman at the right. Both are standing and facing forwards so that all their facial features can be seen. A locator dot and title are shown. These must always be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.In the top left is the man's head, and he is smiling. He is wearing a simple headdress composed of a piece of cloth held in place by a band. Down the page are his bare shoulders and chest and he holds his arms out to the sides of his body. Around his waist he wears a simple linen loin cloth tied in place by a sash. Down from this are the man's bare legs and feet.The woman's head is at the top right. She also has a smiling face, and her long hair is held in place by a simple hair band. Around her shoulders she wears a large jewelled collar. Her bare arms are held out to the sides of her body, and she wears a bracelet on each wrist. Her full length linen dress reaches down to her ankles at the bottom of the page, and she wears plain leather sandals on her feet.
Egyptian citizens (UEB Uncontracted)
byIn this image showing Egyptian citizens, there is a man at the left of the page and a woman at the right. Both are standing and facing forwards so that all their facial features can be seen. A locator dot and title are shown. These must always be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.In the top left is the man's head, and he is smiling. He is wearing a simple headdress composed of a piece of cloth held in place by a band. Down the page are his bare shoulders and chest and he holds his arms out to the sides of his body. Around his waist he wears a simple linen loin cloth tied in place by a sash. Down from this are the man's bare legs and feet.The woman's head is at the top right. She also has a smiling face, and her long hair is held in place by a simple hair band. Around her shoulders she wears a large jewelled collar. Her bare arms are held out to the sides of her body, and she wears a bracelet on each wrist. Her full length linen dress reaches down to her ankles at the bottom of the page, and she wears plain leather sandals on her feet.
Egyptian Gallery
by RnibThis is a mural painted onto the plaster board wall of the Egyptian Gallery and is 39 cm high by 42 cm wide. This oblong panel is rather like a cartoon and shows the story of the weighing of the heart ceremony from the dead person kneeling before judges to being presented to Osiris, the god of the underworld. It is taken from a book of the dead. The story starts in the upper left-hand corner of the panel with the dead person, represented as a man in a short black wig and wearing an ankle-length pleated robe open to the waist showing his bare chest, kneels before a panel of 14 judges who are seated in a long row facing him. He holds his hands up towards the judges as they consider the things he has done during his life. The ankh, the key of life, appears in the hands of some of the judges. After the judgement, the story continues in the bottom left-hand corner of the panel with the dead person, holding the right hand of the jackal-headed god Anubis in human form, is led towards a large set of balance scales on which his heart will be weighed against the feather of Ma'at. Anubis holds an ankh in his left hand and wears a knee-length kilt. The balance scales are shaped like a capital letter 'T' - an upright pole with a pole balancing across it with two scale pans on long ropes at each end. On the left scale pan, in a small pot, is the dead person's heart. On the right scale pan is the feather of truth. Anubis knees on a small stool to the left of the base of the scales and has his left arm extended as he is adjusting the balance arm of the scale to get the correct measurement. To the right of the base of the scales stands Ammut, the god with the head of a crocodile, the front legs and body of a lion with long mane and the back legs of a hippo. Ammut has his head turned to the right to look at Toth, the ibis-headed god of wisdom in human form, who stands facing the scales recording the results. If the results were bad, Ammut would then devour the heart, condemning the dead person to oblivion for eternity. The story continues as the results were good and the dead person's heart weighed less than the feather and so he could progress into the afterlife. He is shown being presented to Osiris by Horus, the falcon-headed god in human form. Horus holds his right hand up towards Osiris and holds an ankh in his left hand. He wears a similar kilt to Anubis. Osiris is sitting on a throne surrounded by a very ornate canopy. Under the throne, a representation of the Nile is shown - blue with dark blue zigzag lines in similar to the Nile in the Khnum image - and shown growing from this is a large lotus flower that has four figures standing on it. Osiris is shown like a mummy wrapped in white with a tall white crown on his head. He holds the symbols of Egyptian kings in his hands: the shepherd's crook and the flail. Behind him, standing side by side at the far right of the panel, is his wife Isis and her sister Nephthys. They are dressed in long, figure-hugging robes, long black wigs and conical headdresses. Together, Osiris, Isis, and Nephthys welcome the dead person to the underworld. Facing Osiris and the two ladies, in the top left-hand corner of the canopy are the two open wings holding a feather on a pole. The story is completed by hieroglyphic text that runs in columns above each of the scenes.
Egyptian goddess Bastet (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis picture shows the cat-goddess Bastet. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. She was protector of the pharaoh and the sun god Ra, sometimes known as the Eye of Ra. She is standing with her head and legs facing to the right so only one eye can be seen. Her arms and chest are facing forward. At the top of the page is Bastet's cat ear. Down the page is her head with one eye, cat nose and mouth visible to the right, and her long hair to the left. She wears a wide, heavy Egyptian collar and a long dress reaching down to her ankles with decorative trim at the bottom. Her chest faces forwards and she has one hand held up to the right, with the other to the left, holding a staff with an Ankh symbol on.
Egyptian goddess Isis (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis picture shows Isis, the goddess of motherhood and childbirth and the mother of Horus. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. She is standing with her head and legs facing to the right so only one eye can be seen. Her arms and chest are facing forward. At the top of the page is Isis's headdress with two horns. Down the page a vulture is sitting on her head with its beak to the right. Down again is her face looking to the right with one eye, nose and mouth to the right and hair to the left. Around her neck she is wearing a wide Egyptian collar. In the middle of the page Isis's chest can be found. She has an arm with hand raised on the right, and to the left she holds an Ankh. She wears bracelets on her arms and wrists. Isis is wearing a long dress that covers her chest and goes down the page to her ankles. Her two feet are at the bottom of the page facing to the right.
Egyptian dwarf god Bes (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis is an image of the god Bes known as the protector of childbirth and children. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. He is standing facing forward so all of his face and limbs can be seen. At the top centre of the page is Bes's tall hat with lines running vertically down it. Down the page from this are his eyebrows, two eyes, nose, mouth and beard. His very large ears stick out to either side of his large head. He does not have any neck so that his arms, held outwards with two bracelets on each, appear to grow out of his head. On his chest, he wears an Ankh symbol, thought to represent eternal life and life after death. It is hanging on a necklace, which is not shown. Further down the page are Bes's naval, a loincloth and his two short legs.
Egyptian dwarf god Bes (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of the god Bes known as the protector of childbirth and children. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. He is standing facing forward so all of his face and limbs can be seen. At the top centre of the page is Bes's tall hat with lines running vertically down it. Down the page from this are his eyebrows, two eyes, nose, mouth and beard. His very large ears stick out to either side of his large head. He does not have any neck so that his arms, held outwards with two bracelets on each, appear to grow out of his head. On his chest, he wears an Ankh symbol, thought to represent eternal life and life after death. It is hanging on a necklace, which is not shown. Further down the page are Bes's naval, a loincloth and his two short legs.
An Ancient Egyptian tomb (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis is image is a plan view of a typical Egyptian tomb showing an annexe, a treasure room, antechamber and burial chamber. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The plan is bounded by a dashed line image border. On the bottom left of the page is the entrance into an antechamber filled with treasures and artefacts. At the top left of the page is an annexe with more valuable objects. At the right side of the antechamber there are two statues of the king and to the right of these is the entrance to the burial chamber containing the coffin. The wall to the right of the coffin is decorated. At the bottom right of the page is a treasure room with a golden shrine and an image of Anubis, god of the funeral cult and carer for the dead.
Egyptian Tales
by Terry Deary and Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...Tutankhamen has been buried in his rocky tomb. But there is a plot to rob the grave of its vast wealth as soon as possible after the funeral. A motley gang of villains have all the skills they need to undertake the crime - the key member of the team is young Paneb, who is small and lithe and the only one who can slip through the tunnel and into the funeral chamber. It's a risky venture, because, if he's caught, the punishment is slow torture and death.Terry Deary's Egyptian Tales explore the world of Ancient Egypt through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Egyptian settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
Egyptian goddess Isis (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis picture shows Isis, the goddess of motherhood and childbirth and the mother of Horus. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. She is standing with her head and legs facing to the right so only one eye can be seen. Her arms and chest are facing forward. At the top of the page is Isis's headdress with two horns. Down the page a vulture is sitting on her head with its beak to the right. Down again is her face looking to the right with one eye, nose and mouth to the right and hair to the left. Around her neck she is wearing a wide Egyptian collar. In the middle of the page Isis's chest can be found. She has an arm with hand raised on the right, and to the left she holds an Ankh. She wears bracelets on her arms and wrists. Isis is wearing a long dress that covers her chest and goes down the page to her ankles. Her two feet are at the bottom of the page facing to the right.
Egyptian god Amun Ra (large print)
by RnibThis picture shows Ra the sun god in one of his many forms with the head of a falcon and the body of a man. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. He is standing with his head and legs facing to the right, so only one eye can be seen. His arms and chest are facing forward. At the top of the page Ra is wearing the Uraeus, a headdress symbolising the goddess Wadjit in the form of a cobra with its head to the right, draped over the sun-disc. Down the page from this is Ra's falcon head with its one visible eye and beak to the right with his long hair to the left. He is wearing a wide ornamental Egyptian collar. In the middle of the page is Ra's chest facing forward with a hand on the left pointing down and holding an Ankh. His other hand, on the right holds the staff of life. He wears two bracelets on each of his arms and a gold band around his chest. Around his waist is a short kilt reaching down to his knees and down from this can be found two anklets with his feet below them pointing to the right.
Ladybird Histories
by Brian and Brenda WilliamsThis Ladybird Histories ebook all about Ancient Egypt is perfect for all children learning about Ancient Egypt and the Egyptians at school, including Ancient Egypt's kings and queens, how ancient Egyptians lived and why they believed in mummification and different Egyptian gods. Packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers - from lifestyles, battles, and important characters to the influence the past has played on the world around us today. Everything you need to know about Ancient Egypt for school homework!Ladybird Histories is a series of ebooks about periods and people in history that children find especially engaging. Look out for other titles in the series: Tudors and Stuarts
Egyptian Gallery
by RnibThese are the four jars in which the organs removed during the mummification process are stored and preserved. The jars would have then been placed inside a canopic chest and buried with the mummy in the tomb. This was done because the dead person would need their organs for the afterlife. Each jar consists of a tall round container with a lid in the shape of the head of one of four gods that were responsible for protecting particular organs. The jar and the lid are not an exact fit so that you can clearly see the division between the two. The four gods were: Duamutef, the jackal-headed god whose jar contained the stomach; Qebehsenuef, the falcon-headed god whose jar contained the intestines; Hapi, the baboon-headed god whose jar contained the lungs; and Imsety, the human-headed god whose jar contained the liver. The canopic jars are not a matching set so vary in size and the material they are made from. 1. Qebehsenuef - origin unknown; 664-343 BC; carved limestone; 35 cm high with a diameter of 12 cm at widest point. This light stone coloured jar, the falcon has a triangular shaped face with the beak and circular eyes clearly carved. It almost looks like the falcon is wearing a hood. 2. Duamutef - on loan from The British Museum; 35cm high with a diameter of 12 cm at the widest point. Similar to Qebehsenuef, clearly carved jackal head with large pointed ears and snout with eyes, end of nose and mouth defined. A row of hieroglyphs are painted in black around the rim 3. Imsety - origin and date unknown; carved wood; 27 cm high with a diameter of 9 cm at widest point. A slimmer jar than the others, clearly carved human face surrounded by an Egyptian headdress and large ears. Two rows of carved hieroglyphs down the front. 4.Hapi - origin unknown; 664-343 BC; carved limestone; 22 cm high with a diameter of 9 cm at widest point. The baboon has a prominent snout with clearly carved eyes, nose bridge and mouth. The tactile image show all four canopic jars on one page, two at the top and two at the bottom. They are in scale with each other and are slightly less than half the size of the actual jars. Each jar is shown in outline infilled with a texture. Solid texture shows some of their feathers and the hieroglyphs.
Egyptian hieroglyphs (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis is a multi page image set on two pages with nine hieroglyphs on each page. A locator dot and title are shown on both pages. These must always be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Nine Egyptian hieroglyphs. Nine Egyptian hieroglyphs are shown on this page. They are arranged in three columns of three images. Each hieroglyph has a label above or to its right, showing what is depicted in the symbol, and what letter or letters it represents. At the top left is a forearm representing "a". The hand is to the left and elbow to the right, with part of the upper arm shown above it. Down from this is the foot which represents ""b"". It is a side view with the toes to the left and the heel to the right. Part of the lower leg is shown going up the page from the heel. At the bottom left there is a tethered rope symbol representing "ch". It shows a rope which folds on the right and has two loops on the left. At the top centre of the page is the hand symbol which represents "d". This shows a hand with the wrist to the right and the straight thumb and fingers to the left. Down from the hand is the vulture symbol which symbolises "e". This is a side view of a vulture which faces to the left. One of its eyes can be found along with a curved beak. Its body is partially covered by a folded wing, and both legs are shown. Its tail droops towards the bottom right of the image. At the bottom centre is the pot stand symbol representing "g". This is a side view with a line across the top and bottom of the shape, and a triangular opening in the bottom centre. In the top right corner is a rope symbol which represents "h". The ends of the rope are at the bottom of the symbol. The rope is loosely twisted around itself, ending in a loop at the top. Down from the rope is the shelter symbol also representing "h". It is like a simple floor plan with the entrance in the bottom left of the symbol and the walls shown as a thick line. At the bottom right of the page is the reed leaf symbol which represents "i". The stem at the bottom of the symbol leads up to the blade-shaped leaf. Another nine Egyptian hieroglyphs. This page depicts nine more Egyptian hieroglyphs in three columns of three images. Each hieroglyph has a label above or to its right showing what is depicted in the symbol, and what letter or letters it represents. At the top left of the page is the cobra symbol representing "j". The snake is viewed from the side, with its head at the top left, and long body curving down and right. Down from this is the basket symbol representing "k". The basket is seen from the side, with four layers showing which get wider towards the top. A handle extends out to the right from the top layer. At the bottom left is the water symbol representing "n". It is a thick zigzag line. At the top centre of the page is the stool symbol representing "p". It is a view from above, looking down onto the stripe-patterned seat. Down from this is the folded cloth symbol representing "s". It is a simple vertical line which curves back on itself at the top. At the bottom centre is the bread loaf symbol which represents "t". The loaf is represented by a simple semi-circle. In the top right corner is the sieve symbol representing "th". It is an open circle with horizontal lines. Down from this is the cow's belly symbol representing "th". It has an oval at the right which is joined to a circle with six spikes at its left. At the bottom right is the door bolt symbol representing "z". It is a long thin horizontal shape with two short vertical lines crossing it towards the middle.
Egyptian citizens (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibIn this image showing Egyptian citizens, there is a man at the left of the page and a woman at the right. Both are standing and facing forwards so that all their facial features can be seen. A locator dot and title are shown. These must always be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top left is the man's head, and he is smiling. He is wearing a simple headdress composed of a piece of cloth held in place by a band. Down the page are his bare shoulders and chest and he holds his arms out to the sides of his body. Around his waist he wears a simple linen loin cloth tied in place by a sash. Down from this are the man's bare legs and feet.The woman's head is at the top right. She also has a smiling face, and her long hair is held in place by a simple hair band. Around her shoulders she wears a large jewelled collar. Her bare arms are held out to the sides of her body, and she wears a bracelet on each wrist. Her full length linen dress reaches down to her ankles at the bottom of the page, and she wears plain leather sandals on her feet.
Egyptian hieroglyphs (Large Print)
byThis is a multi page image set on two pages with nine hieroglyphs on each page. A locator dot and title are shown on both pages. These must always be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Nine Egyptian hieroglyph: Nine Egyptian hieroglyphs are shown on this page. They are arranged in three columns of three images. Each hieroglyph has a label above or to its right, showing what is depicted in the symbol, and what letter or letters it represents. At the top left is a forearm representing a. The hand is to the left and elbow to the right, with part of the upper arm shown above it. Down from this is the foot which represents b. It is a side view with the toes to the left and the heel to the right. Part of the lower leg is shown going up the page from the heel. At the bottom left there is a tethered rope symbol representing ch. It shows a rope which folds on the right and has two loops on the left. At the top centre of the page is the hand symbol which represents d. This shows a hand with the wrist to the right and the straight thumb and fingers to the left. Down from the hand is the vulture symbol which symbolises e. This is a side view of a vulture which faces to the left. One of its eyes can be found along with a curved beak. Its body is partially covered by a folded wing, and both legs are shown. Its tail droops towards the bottom right of the image. At the bottom centre is the pot stand symbol representing g. This is a side view with a line across the top and bottom of the shape, and a triangular opening in the bottom centre. In the top right corner is a rope symbol which represents h. The ends of the rope are at the bottom of the symbol. The rope is loosely twisted around itself, ending in a loop at the top. Down from the rope is the shelter symbol also representing h. It is like a simple floor plan with the entrance in the bottom left of the symbol and the walls shown as a thick line. At the bottom right of the page is the reed leaf symbol which represents i. The stem at the bottom of the symbol leads up to the blade-shaped leaf. Another nine Egyptian hieroglyphs: This page depicts nine more Egyptian hieroglyphs in three columns of three images. Each hieroglyph has a label above or to its right showing what is depicted in the symbol, and what letter or letters it represents. At the top left of the page is the cobra symbol representing j. The snake is viewed from the side, with its head at the top left, and long body curving down and right. Down from this is the basket symbol representing k. The basket is seen from the side, with four layers showing which get wider towards the top. A handle extends out to the right from the top layer. At the bottom left is the water symbol representing n. It is a thick zigzag line. At the top centre of the page is the stool symbol representing p. It is a view from above, looking down onto the stripe-patterned seat. Down from this is the folded cloth symbol representing s. It is a simple vertical line which curves back on itself at the top. At the bottom centre is the bread loaf symbol which represents t. The loaf is represented by a simple semi-circle. In the top right corner is the sieve symbol representing th. It is an open circle with horizontal lines. Down from this is the cow's belly symbol representing th. It has an oval at the right which is joined to a circle with six spikes at its left. At the bottom right is the door bolt symbol representing z. It is a long thin horizontal shape with two short vertical lines crossing it towards the middle.
Egyptian citizens (Large Print)
byIn this image showing Egyptian citizens, there is a man at the left of the page and a woman at the right. Both are standing and facing forwards so that all their facial features can be seen. A locator dot and title are shown. These must always be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.In the top left is the man's head, and he is smiling. He is wearing a simple headdress composed of a piece of cloth held in place by a band. Down the page are his bare shoulders and chest and he holds his arms out to the sides of his body. Around his waist he wears a simple linen loin cloth tied in place by a sash. Down from this are the man's bare legs and feet.The woman's head is at the top right. She also has a smiling face, and her long hair is held in place by a simple hair band. Around her shoulders she wears a large jewelled collar. Her bare arms are held out to the sides of her body, and she wears a bracelet on each wrist. Her full length linen dress reaches down to her ankles at the bottom of the page, and she wears plain leather sandals on her feet.
The Egyptians
by John MalamThrough examining primary evidence, such as hieroglyphs, pottery, jewellery, buildings and artefacts, the reader will be introduced to each historical age. Find out why Egyptian men and women wore wigs, how they preserved dead bodies and about hieroglyphic writing. Do the multiple choice quiz at the end to find out what you have learnt.
The Egyptians
by Jillian PowellCovering different historical eras, this informative series details all the topics one would expect to find in a history series, such as family life, food, religion, entertainment and warfare. However, it focuses on the most gruesome parts of these topics.
Egyptian goddess Isis (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis picture shows Isis, the goddess of motherhood and childbirth and the mother of Horus. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. She is standing with her head and legs facing to the right so only one eye can be seen. Her arms and chest are facing forward. At the top of the page is Isis's headdress with two horns. Down the page a vulture is sitting on her head with its beak to the right. Down again is her face looking to the right with one eye, nose and mouth to the right and hair to the left. Around her neck she is wearing a wide Egyptian collar. In the middle of the page Isis's chest can be found. She has an arm with hand raised on the right, and to the left she holds an Ankh. She wears bracelets on her arms and wrists. Isis is wearing a long dress that covers her chest and goes down the page to her ankles. Her two feet are at the bottom of the page facing to the right.
Egyptian god Khnum (large print)
by RnibThis is an image of Khnum, the ram-headed god of water who created the egg from which the sun hatched. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. He is standing with his head and legs facing to the right, so only one eye can be seen. His arms and chest are facing forward. At the top of the page are Khnum's two ram horns, pointing to the left and right. Down from these is his head with one eye, nose and mouth visible on the right, and his long hair on the left, falling on to his chest and wide ornamental Egyptian collar. On his torso, he wears a short vest. He has one arm to the left with its hand holding an Ankh and the other to the right, holding the staff of life. He wears two bracelets on each arm. Down the page Khnum wears a short kilt to the knee, held at the waist with a brooch. His bare legs and right-facing feet are at the bottom of the page.
Egyptian god Osiris (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of Osiris; judge of the dead and also god of rebirth, he exerted his power over the flooding of the river Nile and the greening of Egypt. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. He is standing with his head and legs facing to the right, so only one eye can be seen. His arms and chest are facing forward. At the top of the page is Osiris's conical crown with red plumes to either side. Down the page from this is his head with one eye, nose, mouth and beard visible to the right. His skin is green. Around his neck, he wears an ornamental Egyptian collar of red and blue. Down the page his abdomen is facing forward with his elbows extending out on both sides. His hands are on his chest; the one on the left holds a flail and the one on the right a crook. Down the page Osiris wears a sash around his waist. He is wrapped to the ankles in strips of linen similar to a mummy and has green feet facing to the right.
Egyptian Gallery
by RnibPart of of a wall mural in the Egyptian Gallery, Ipswich Museum; this scene is 39 cm high and 42 cm wide. This is a military scene showing three identical soldiers marching towards a more senior soldier who is standing in front of them. What is significant about the senior soldier is that he has his right arm missing below his elbow showing that a person with a limb missing in Ancient Egypt still was able to play an important role and was not considered "disabled". The three soldiers, facing to the right are shown with bare feet striding towards the senior soldier, their left legs forward with their right feet bent at the toes in movement. They have dark brown skin, black hair and are wearing white kilts with large pleated front decoration. They have a fearsome expression on their faces. In their left hands they hold a long spear with a pointed tip and in their right hands they hold large oval shields with a straight bottom edge. The shields look like they are covered in oxen skin as they have white with brown markings like the oxen in the river as described in 5 above. The senior soldier is standing facing you with his legs apart and with bare feet. He is wearing a knee-length white kilt with a pleated front and a T-shirt style white top. His tummy slightly bulges over his kilt showing that he is well fed. He has a bald head and has a proud look on his face as he admires the other soldiers, perhaps because he is responsible for how they look and their training. His left hand is held at his chest just below a large amulet that is around his neck like a necklace. The stump of his right arm is held away from his body so that we can clearly see that the lower part is missing. The tactile image shows the senior soldier and just one of the other soldiers as they are all identical. The figures are roughly half the size of those in the actual painting. The two figures are shown in outline with no texture for their skin and a texture for their clothing. The spear, hair and outline of the shield are shown as solid texture with a different texture for the body of the shield.