TT277, the tomb of Ameneminet .

TT277, the tomb of Ameneminet .

The scene continues on the east wall. In it a man, facing towards the right, has his left hand on a vegetable composition made up of onions bound together.Onions piled up in the shape of a pyramid is there in front of him, beside a table of offerings on which there are loaves of bread (white), with a bunch of onions on top. Onions have a highly symbolic role, particularly during certain religious feasts (for more on this subject see "The onion and its symbolism during the festivals of Sokar, Nehebkau and Bastet"). Two lettuce plants stand side by side at the foot of the table. Opposite is Ameneminet, as introduced by the accompanying text "The wab-priest, first prophet of Ptah, Ameneminet" He can be seen sitting, holding a sekhem sceptre in one hand, while the other is raised up, palm toward the offerings. Behind him stands his wife "The chantress of Amon, Nefertari"; then come three young girls and a boy, probably the children of the deceased

TT277, the tomb of Ameneminet .

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