Hathor Holding Nefertari's Hand

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Hathor Holding Nefertari's Hand

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In an extremely delicate gesture, Hathor the Western goddess holds the hand of the dead queen. Around her arms, Nefertari wears a piece of jewelry made up of beads and the udjat-eye, symbol of restored wholeness. This is detail of the northern face of the northwest pillar of the sarcophagus room at Nefertari's tomb.

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