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Detail from coffin of Nespawershepi, chief scribe of the Temple of Amun.

Solar barque containing the sun disk inscribed with an image of Ra carrying an ankh symbol, flanked by seated baboons, representing Thoth.

Rain falls from the sky goddess Nut, bringing forth seedlings from the mummified body of Osiris, illustrating his role as a sign of resurrection and new life.

Third Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty, ca. 1069-945 BC. Now in the

Fitzwilliam

Museum.

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