Relief of Mentu-em-hat and Anubis

Probably one of the most able politicians/statesmen of his time, Mentu-em-hat maintained political power in southern Egypt though the reign of four different pharaohs and three invasions by Assyrian armies. Here, he is portrayed as a priest before the jackal-headed god of cemeteries, Anubis. The heavy bags under his eyes and that strong jowl are features of man in late middle age; his look, that of man accustomed to wielding great power.

Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust