Ancient Egyptians, Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum, were buried in a joint tomb c. 2400 B.C.E. Paintings depict them embracing and in other poses typical of heterosexual couples of the period. Nevertheless, several historians have presented alternative theories to explain this away. You can hear more about it on the “These Old Queers” podcast.
55 mm, 6x6 cm
Stainless steel with simple hook pin.
Ancient Egyptians, Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum, were buried in a joint tomb c. 2400 B.C.E. Paintings depict them embracing and in other poses typical of heterosexual couples of the period. Nevertheless, several historians have presented alternative theories to explain this away. You can hear more about it on the “These Old Queers” podcast.
55 mm, 6x6 cm
Stainless steel with simple hook pin.