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Egyptian Lime Stone Wall Carving - PH.0230
Origin: Luxor/ Egypt
Circa: 1600
BC
to 1300
BC
Dimensions:
6" (15.2cm) high
x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide
Collection: Egyptian Art
Style: New Kingdom
$9,000.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
This piece came from the corner of a structure
made from limestone, which was used as one of
the building blocks for Egyptian architecture.
Relief was a popular medium in Egyptian
architecture as the walls included scenes that
were of high cultural and spiritual importance. It
is possible that this carving reveals a glimpse of
a specific narrative inside an important structure.
Regardless, the refinement in the technique
demonstrates the great craftsmanship employed
by Egyptians at this time. With its clean lines and
added details, this piece displays great
sophistication and effort as this is only a
fragment of the greater structure it came from.
- (PH.0230)
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