Jean-Claude Golvin

Balat, the necropolis of Qila el Daba, mastaba II

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Blue ink, Drawing paper, Graphite (traces), Watercolor

Dimensions

35 x 50 cm (Overall) 30 x 43.4 cm (Drawing)

Period

antiquity

Geographical area

Location or theme

Balat (Dakhla Oasis)

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Aerial view of mastaba II at the Qila el Dabba necropolis in Balat. The drawing is in landscape format. It is organized within a frame partially traced in graphite. Inscriptions are visible on the reverse.
This is mastaba II of the necropolis. The quadrangular, trapezoidal funerary edifice is preceded by two walled courtyards. The burial chamber is entered through a door flanked by two stelae. Two figures stand before them.

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