Senenmut disappeared
from view during the end of the Hatshepsut's 'reign' and various
theories suggest a relationship between them and also his downfall.
His tomb was empty and it was suggested that it tunnelled into her tomb
(which is not actually possible).
c.1473–1458 BC, 18th Dynasty, reign of Hatshepsut
Senenmut was one of the most trusted of Hatshepsut's officials. Although
he held many administrative positions, he is best known as chief
architect of her temple. This artist's sketch is similar to known
representations of Senenmut. Chips of limestone and broken pottery,
known as ostrica, were frequently used as disposable sketch pads by
Egyptian artists of all periods. This ostracon was uncovered by the
Museum's Egyptian Expedition in 1936 in the vicinity of Senenmut's
offering chapel and may have been used as a guide for the decoration of
one of his monuments.