Photo Mug : 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
Photo Mug
Add a touch of ancient Egyptian mystery to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring the intricately carved Fluted column of the tympanum from the Hawara Labyrinth in Fayyum, Egypt, this mug showcases the stunning detail and history of Middle Kingdom Limestone art. With a design sourced from the renowned Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum, each mug is a unique piece of art that tells a story. Perfect for sipping your favorite beverage and transporting yourself to another time and place.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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