Montu embracing Thutmose III

Ritual category: -

Ritual type: embracing

Title of the scene: Title of the scene:
dj.f ʿnḫ  nb
He gives all life

Dating: Thutmose III

Site: Site: Thebes: East Bank, Karnak, the Akh-menu (KIU 2325)

Architectural part: festival hall

Architectural element: pillar 78west, south face

Recipient(s): Thutmose III

Position of the recipient(s): striding, turned right, holding a hedj-mace and an ankh-sign in the right hand and mekes-staff in the left hand

Officiant(s): Montu, lord of Thebes

Position of the officiant(s): striding, turned left embracing the king with the right arm from behind and holding the king's arm with the left hand

Costume of the officiant(s): double feather crown with sun disc and uraeus, tripartite wig, plain loin-cloth, belt, bull's tail

Costume of the recipient(s): royal beard, wide necklace, plain loin-cloth with wide apron, belt, bull's tail, dagger nestled to the belt

Requisites of the recipient(s): hedj-mace, ankh-sign and mekes-staff