According to the great quantity of musical instruments found in the tombs, music was a source of pleasure and relaxation for rich Egyptians. The main instrument was the harp, followed by the flute. In this representation of a painting in the tomb of Nakht, astronomer of the God Amun in the reign of Amenhotep III, we see a flute player, a harpist and a youth playing the norva, an instrument made from a turtle shell and similar to our banjo. The 3 instrumentalists have cones of fat on the tops of their heads which are laden with incense which melt perfuming the hair and body. This beautiful wall relief measures 17" high by 15" wide and has a sturdy hanger on the back. Good detail throughout and the color is rich and even.

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