Flowers to the Goddess Hathor Papyrus

This wonderfully detailed scene shows the King presenting lotus flowers to the goddess Hathor. The lotus represents rebirth and regeneration because they went under water at night and came up (and opened up) with the rising sun. The Pharaoh is wearing his royal garb with shendit kilt and belt. The goddess Hathor, seated on the throne, has associations with aspects such mother, wife and also protector.