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Antique Framed Print : Book of the Dead on papyrus showing written hieroglyphs. Depiction of ploughing with
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Book of the Dead on papyrus showing written hieroglyphs. Depiction of ploughing with
Book of the Dead on papyrus showing written hieroglyphs. Depiction of ploughing with oxen Bodmer Library, Geneva
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Media ID 9788723
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Agriculture Book Dead Depiction Egypt Funerary Geneva Hieroglyphs Library Oxen Papyrus Ploughing Practices Written Bodmer
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 22.7cm (14.6" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) transports us back to ancient Egypt, where the Book of the Dead on papyrus reveals a fascinating glimpse into their funerary practices. The intricate hieroglyphs adorning the papyrus serve as a written testament to their rich culture and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife. In this particular depiction, we witness an intriguing scene of ploughing with oxen. This agricultural practice was not only essential for sustaining life in ancient Egypt but also held symbolic significance in their religious rituals. As the oxen diligently pull the plough through fertile soil, it represents both physical labor and spiritual preparation for rebirth in the next world. The setting of this remarkable image is none other than Bodmer Library in Geneva, Switzerland. Here, amidst countless treasures of knowledge and history, this print serves as a reminder that our understanding of ancient civilizations is constantly evolving thanks to preserved artifacts like these. As we marvel at this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate how it bridges centuries and continents – connecting modern viewers with an era long gone yet forever imprinted on humanity's collective memory. It reminds us that even though civilizations may rise and fall, their legacies endure through artistry such as these meticulously crafted hieroglyphs on papyrus – windows into worlds once lived but never forgotten.
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