Herta Mohr Lecture: TT 217, the tomb of the sculptor Ipuy
Schedule
Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 04:30 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden | Leiden, ZH
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TT 217, the tomb of the sculptor Ipuy, and the impact of Nina and Norman de Garis DaviesSpeaker: Prof. Dr Kathrin Gabler (Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz)
In the early 20th century, Nina and Norman de Garis Davies showed a particular interest in the tomb of Ipuy at Deir el-Medina. TT 217 is famous for its extraordinary chapel in which several ancient crafts and professions are depicted in polychrome decoration. The unique and rarely painted scenes caught the special attention of the couple, who performed a first detailed study of the tomb shortly before and after the First World War.
The presentation will summarise past and present work in the tomb complex TT 217, with a focus on the role of women researchers, exemplified by Nina de Garis Davies, and their work in Egyptology, about 100 years ago.
**Practical information**
The Herta Mohr lecture will be held as a hybrid event. Please join us!
• Date: Friday, 11 April 2025
• Venue: Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden and online (via Zoom)
• Time: Doors open at 16:00 hrs; lecture 16:30-17:30 hrs, drinks afterwards
• Admission: free – registration required
Registration
• If you wish to attend the lecture in person, please register on the RMO website (link will be added a.s.a.p.)
• If you wish to follow the livestream, please register on the NINO website to receive the Zoom link
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Where is it happening?
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Rapenburg 28,Leiden, NetherlandsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
