Hathor embracing Thutmose III

Ritual category: -

Ritual type: embracing

Title of the scene: Title of the scene:
dj.s ʿnḫ  nb
She gives all life

Dating: Thutmose III

Site: Site: Thebes: East Bank, Karnak, the Akh-menu (KIU 2321)

Architectural part: festival hall

Architectural element: pillar 7 east, 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): Hathor, Lady of Two Lands, Mistress of the Gods

Position of the officiant(s): standing, turned left embracing the king with the right arm and giving him an ankh-sign with the left hand

Costume of the officiant(s): Hathoric crown, tripartite wig, long dress

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

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

Requisites of the officiant(s): ankh-sign