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Relief from the Interior of the Funerary Chapel of a Meroe Queen
Reliefs from the south wall of the funerary chapel built against the eastern face of Pyramid N.11 in modern-day Sudan, which was probably the resting place of Queen Shanakdakhete of Meroe (2nd century BCE).
On the right, the queen sits enthroned, wearing an elaborate, decorative robe. Behind her, is another royal personage, perhaps a prince. Bound prisoners are depicted beneath the Queen's throne, and the royal pair are protected by the wings of the goddess Isis. On the left, rows of attendants bearing palm branches are represented, together with scenes in which religious ceremonies are enacted and offerings made to various deities.
British Museum, London.
