Bas-relief. Egyptian female musicians. Colour. 22,5 x 24 x 1 cm.

Description

Reproduction made of reconstituted marble (marble powder + resin). Finished with polychrome.

The patinas of ageing are applied with natural earths. The figure is a reproduction inspired by classic historical bas-reliefs.

Measurements: Width: 22,5 cm. Height: 24 cm. Depth: 1 cm.

Reproduction of an Egyptian relief depicting three women playing musical instruments: a flute, an Egyptian zither or guitar and a harp. Original: Fresco from the Tomb of Nakht (tomb of an Egyptian official, Thebes, 18th Dynasty, 15th century BC).

Music in ancient Egypt was used in various activities, but its main development was in the temples, where it was used during the rites dedicated to the different gods and was used as a therapeutic remedy, as some papyri indicate.