Les pleureuses de Deir el-Medina. Un type de vases funéraires thébains du Nouvel Empire
Abstract
Among the many figure vases from pharaonic Egypt, a small group stands out for the presence of added elements that identify the jar with a mourning female figure, the arms raised towards the head. These "Isis-vases" are particularly well attested in the Theban necropolis at the beginning of the New Kingdom, and are archaeological evidence of the rituals probably performed during funerals. Presented here are 22 previously unpublished examples from the early French excavations at the site of Deir el-Medina.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
Paleopathology and ancient diseases
Historical
Religious
and Philosophical Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Dépôt institutionnel de l'Université libre de Bruxelles (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- FR
- Document type
- Book chapter