The Tombs of Ancient Egypt

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FIG. 27.
The tomb of Rekhmara is of unusually simple plan; a more common form is that of the tomb of Pa-shedu (Fig. 27). Here we fc-"^ ^ ^i^K^ have a shaft B ending in a flight of steps leading into various passages and chambers which compose the tomb.
TOMBS OF ANCIENT EGYPT 27 As a rule most, if not all, these chambers are rich
...ly painted with scenes of social life, and the ceiling coloured with a diaper or chequer pattern. The Stele (Fig. 28) is always present, and bears FIG. 29.
the usual prayer that abundance of food, etc. , may be provided for the benefit of the Ka of the deceased, and on each side are pictured attendants bringing food and wine, while the deceased himself is FIG. 30.
shown seated at a table enjoying the good things prayed for. At the base of the Stele is represented a table heaped with food (Fig.


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