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Leading the Ox
This stele is more than a depiction of ancient Egyptian upper-class domesticity. It is an assurance that the entombed Intef will be provided for and honored for his eternity in the afterlife as he was during his earthly life. It has been sanctified by the God King, activated by the lector priest, and placed in public on the wall of the Intef’s tomb for all who pass by to see and to understand how important he was and venerated he is. In this prominent position the stele will
Arthur Bruso
Jul 156 min read


The Devil Show
An exhibition in celebration of the publication ofA Slant of Shadow by Arthur Bruso
Curious Matter
Jan 212 min read


A Near Failure of Eternity
Like all Egyptian rulers, Seankhare Mentuhotep III was extremely concerned with his name and the accomplishments of his reign outlasting
Arthur Bruso
Jul 2, 20237 min read


Unnatural Order
A female figure of the Cihuateteo type, depicts a woman who died during childbirth. The closed eyes and open mouth illustrate the trope of t
Arthur Bruso
Feb 21, 202212 min read


Birthing the Future
At the onset of their civilization, the Olmec faced a grave challenge, which they did not understand.
Arthur Bruso
Mar 26, 202012 min read


Jaws of Death - The Kuntz Axe
The visual center of the Kuntz Axe is focused on the snarling, horrifying mouth which is the most detailed and attentively carved area of th
Arthur Bruso
Oct 10, 20197 min read
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