Dancers with Instruments
New Kingdom, Amarna Period
This scene takes place as the king's procession, not visible on this block, arrives at the temple. The arrival is met by a man blasting a trumpet and by a group of women who jubilate while one plays a rectangular tambourine. Judging from their long straight hair and simple clothing, these are not court ladies. A young boy accompanies them and probably holds a frond, although it is partly obscured.
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