Fine Art Print : Fluted column of the tympanum of the Hawara Labyrinth. Fayyu
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Fluted column of the tympanum of the Hawara Labyrinth. Fayyu
Fluted column of the tympanum of the enclosure of Hawara Labyrinth. Fayyum, Egypt. Limestone. Middle Kingdom. 12th Dynasty. Reign of Amenemhet III. 1831-1786 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark
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12th 1786 1831 Carlsberg Copenhagen Denmark Dynasty Egyptians Element Enclosure Fluted Glyptotek Labyrinth Limestone Shaft Faiyum Fayoum Fayyum Hawara
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting allure of ancient Egypt with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image showcases the intricately carved Fluted column of the tympanum from the Hawara Labyrinth in Fayyum, Egypt. Dating back to the Middle Kingdom's 12th Dynasty, during the reign of Amenemhet III (1831-1786 BC), this limestone sculpture is now proudly housed at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Bring the rich history and timeless beauty of Egypt into your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 36.4cm (7" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 33cm x 68.6cm (13" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Fluted Column of the Tympanum of the Hawara Labyrinth This image showcases a remarkable architectural element from ancient Egypt: the fluted column of the tympanum from the enclosure of the Hawara Labyrinth, located in the Fayyum region of Egypt. Dating back to the Middle Kingdom and specifically the 12th Dynasty, this limestone column was created during the reign of Pharaoh Amenemhet III (1831-1786 BC). The Hawara Labyrinth, also known as the Labyrinth of Amenemhet III, was a complex architectural structure believed to have been built as a funerary monument for the pharaoh. The labyrinth was famously described by the Greek historian Diodorus Siculus as having "thousands of meandering passages with many intercommunicating chambers," making it a fascinating enigma that continues to intrigue scholars and visitors alike. This fluted column, with its elegant and intricately carved shaft, was once a part of the labyrinth's tympanum, or the decorative upper part of a door or gateway. The column's fluting, or the series of vertical channels carved into its surface, adds a sense of grace and refinement to the architectural structure. Today, this precious piece of ancient Egyptian history is carefully preserved and displayed at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, where it continues to inspire awe and admiration from visitors around the world. The column serves as a testament to the remarkable artistic and architectural achievements of the Egyptians during the Middle Kingdom period and offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of ancient civilizations.
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