A god embracing a king

Ritual category: -

Ritual type: embracing

Title of the scene: -

Dating: Thutmose III

Site: Site: Thebes: East Bank, Karnak, the Akh-menu (KIU 2151)

Architectural part: festival hall

Architectural element: pillar 3 west, south face

Recipient(s): a king

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

Officiant(s): a god

Position of the officiant(s): striding, turned left, embracing the king with the right arm

Costume of the officiant(s): tripartite wig, plain loin-cloth, belt, bull's tail

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

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