Nyankh-khnum and Khnum-hotep

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Nyankh-khnum and Khnum-hotep

£195.00

A double portrait in gouache on papyrus pencil of Nyankh-khnum and Khnum-hotep (5th Dynasty, c.2494–2345 BCE). They are believed to be one of the earliest known same-sex couples. Nose-to-nose denotes kissing in Ancient Egyptian art. They were inseparable in life, so their families buried them together when they eventually died.

Dimensions: 270mm x 160mm

Egyptian papyrus
Unframed

Supplied with signed letter of authenticity from Barnaby.

Please note, this is the original artwork by Barnaby. It is unique and not a reproduction.

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