December 8, 2017
Art 3100 – Professor Ellisabeth Tiso
Final Research Paper
The Tomb of Meketre vs Panel from an Ivory Box
Cultural influences have a significant impact of the art that’s produced. By all the sculptures and different painting or anyway the artist at that time express themselves show the many differences and similarities between the cultures. There are many ways that that Indian culture was often like the Egyptian cultures. Also, there was many differences, the several types of arts show and proved this statement. The tomb of Meketre was one and the Panel from an Ivory box was another, although these are two completely different forms …show more content…
An Indian ivory carving by the name Panel from an Ivory Box is like many other cultures you’ll find in the Hindu culture. The Hindu culture is one of the earliest religions in the world and when compared to many other cultures the Hinduism culture sculptures had to be curvy, have fancy jewel on and had to have sex appeal. This sculpture was carved in ivory in much detail. Although the features within this sculpture has realistic features it also gives off a cartoonish look also. Each column holds a different couple that engages with one another. This alone symbolizes harmony as well as fertility satisfaction and desire. The jewel on the figures symbolizes wealth and …show more content…
The mummy being unwrapped many centuries down the line and a x ray being performed showing that the body was mummified with their jewel so that the person could bring their jewels with them on to the afterlife. The Panel from an Ivory Box carving shows in detail how luxurious the couples are also as both the men and women jewels around their necks in their ears and even around their waist. This alone shows and symbolizes that they share the same values for luxury.
Work Cite
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“Tomb of Meketre, Western Thebes.” Ancient Egypt and Archaeology Web Site - Tomb of Meketre, Western Thebes with 24 Wooden Statues, 2 Nov. 2017,