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Coptic textile (linen and wool) showing a nilometer. Nereids and putti are depicted on both sides of the nilometer - monuments destined to measure the water level of the river Nile. Antinopolis, Egypt; 7th-8th century CE. E 28990
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Coptic textile (linen and wool) showing a nilometer. Nereids and putti are depi...

Interior of the ruins of the temple at Karnak,Egypt. 1822
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Interior of the ruins of the temple at Karnak,Egypt. 1822

"Principal Square in Grand Cairo, with Murad Bey's Palace",Egypt, around 1801. A column of soldiers crossing a large square surrounded by buildings with domes and minarets. Other people are in the square in the distance. From: "Views in Egypt, Palestine, and other parts of the Ottoman Empire",1801 - 1804.ID: 762h2 pp 52-53
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"Principal Square in Grand Cairo, with Murad Bey's Palace",Egypt, around 1801. A...

"An Arabian Summer House upon antique fragments on the Canal of Menouf",Egypt, around 1801. A house stands on the bank of a canal or river, with steps leading up to it from the water's edge. Three dhows are on the water with people aboard. Other people are swimming, collecting water and walking along the bank. From "Views of Egypt, Palestine and other parts of the Ottoman Empire, London,1801-1804. ID:762h2 pp 52-53
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"An Arabian Summer House upon antique fragments on the Canal of Menouf",Egypt, a...

The obelisk at Alexandria, called "Cleopatra's Needle", Egypt, around 1801. From "Views in Egypt, Palestine and other parts of the Ottoman Empire." ID: 762h2 pp 28-29
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The obelisk at Alexandria, called "Cleopatra's Needle", Egypt, around 1801. Fro...

"First and second pyramid of Gizah, Ancient Memphis", Egypt, around 1801. A view of two of the pyramids of Gizeh with groups of men riding or sitting talking. From "Views in Egypt, Palestine and other parts of the Ottoman Empire", London, 1801-1804. ID: 762h2 pp 14-15
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"First and second pyramid of Gizah, Ancient Memphis", Egypt, around 1801. A view...

"Head of the colossal sphinx", Egypt, around 1801. From "Views in Egypt, Palestine and other parts of the Ottoman Empire", London 1801 - 1804. ID: 762.h.2, pp 22-23
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"Head of the colossal sphinx", Egypt, around 1801. From "Views in Egypt, Palest...

Statue of Nofret wearing a wig and bead necklace (detail). Painted limestone statue from Meidum, Egypt; 2620 BCE, Old Kingdom (4th dynasty); height: 1,18m She was part of the royal entourage of Pharaoh Snofru, King of the 4th dynasty, and held the title "one known to the king". Her husband was Prince Rahotep, who was High Priest of Re at Heliopolis, Director of Expeditions and Chief of Construction. The quality and beauty of this marvellously preserved seated statue of Nofret, along with a statue of Rahotep in the same style, found in 1871 in their brick mastaba at Meidum, confirms her high rank. It is not unlikely that it was created by highly skilled sculptors working for the royal ateliers. The face of the statue expresses the same solemness and self-assuredness as the royal statues of the same dynasty. The realism in this statue is increased by the glass inlaid eyes and its realistic size.
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Statue of Nofret wearing a wig and bead necklace (detail). Painted limestone st...

Satue of Pharaoh Mycerinos (2485-2457 BCE, aka Mykerinus, Menkaura). Alabaster statue found near Giza, Egypt. Old Kingdom (4th dynasty).
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Satue of Pharaoh Mycerinos (2485-2457 BCE, aka Mykerinus, Menkaura). Alabaster s...

Relief of a harvest scene from the mastaba of Ipi. Saqqara, Egypt; Old Kingdom (5th dynasty).
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Relief of a harvest scene from the mastaba of Ipi. Saqqara, Egypt; Old Kingdom...

The Doctor. Wodden statue from Saqqara, Egypt. Old Kingdom (5th dynasty).
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The Doctor. Wodden statue from Saqqara, Egypt. Old Kingdom (5th dynasty).

The Royal Scribe. Painted limestone sculpture; Saqqara, Egypt. Old Kingdom , 5th Dynasty. This statue presents the ideal image of a perfect official. The position of scribe was one of the most honoured in ancient Egypt, therefore many tomb owners from the time of Khufu (4th Dynasty) onwards to the Late Period, had themselves represented in the squatting scribal attitude, reading or writing. The face of this anonymous scribe is emphasized by a slight asymmetry and by the style of the wig, the locks of which are thrown back over the shoulders leaving the face free. JE 30272
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The Royal Scribe. Painted limestone sculpture; Saqqara, Egypt. Old Kingdom , 5...