Relief from the Sarcophagus of Seti I

This is a low-relief limestone carving featuring an Egyptian funerary scene. In the center, a large sun disc is held aloft by a centralized figure, flanked by vertical rows of hieroglyphic inscriptions. To the left and right, smaller human figures stand in profile, oriented toward the center, appearing to participate in an act of adoration or offering. The carving exhibits fine line work characteristic of New Kingdom relief, with a textured background pattern of rhythmic, overlapping incised lines.

This relief originates from the alabaster sarcophagus of Seti I (Dynasty 19), which features extensive, highly detailed texts and imagery from the Book of Gates. It serves as a funerary map for the pharaoh's journey through the underworld, specifically the solar cycle of transformation.