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Framed Print : Egypt. Dendera. Hathor Temple. the god Hapi (left and right)
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Egypt. Dendera. Hathor Temple. the god Hapi (left and right)
Egyptian Art. Dendera. Hathor Temple. Relief on a column base that depicts the god Hapi (left and right) with water lily and papyrus to join Upper and Lower Egypt. North wall. Exterior face
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Media ID 14334832
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Carving Dendera Double Hathor Hieratic Join Lily Lower Mythological Mythology Papyrus Perspective Pharaoh Pschent Base Upper
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Bring the mystical allure of ancient Egypt into your home with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece showcases the relief on a column base from the Hathor Temple at Dendera, featuring the god Hapi on either side. With water lilies and papyrus, Hapi symbolically joins Upper and Lower Egypt. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Egyptian art with this beautifully preserved, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.3cm x 39.6cm (10.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
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.
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In this image from ancient Egypt, we find ourselves standing before the awe-inspiring Hathor Temple at Dendera, a magnificent architectural masterpiece dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of love, music, and fertility. The temple, adorned with intricate carvings and reliefs, is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Egyptian civilization. Our gaze is drawn to the base of a column on the temple's north wall, where a mythological scene of great significance unfolds. Two figures, each representing the god Hapi, stand side by side, their arms outstretched and their crowns intertwined. The god Hapi, depicted as a plump, bearded man with the head of a baboon, was the god of the annual flooding of the Nile and the personification of the inundation itself. The double representation of Hapi symbolizes the god's role in unifying Upper and Lower Egypt, a crucial aspect of Egyptian mythology and the political structure of the empire. The god's attributes, the water lily and the papyrus, are depicted in his hands, emphasizing his connection to the Nile River and the fertile lands that flourished due to its annual flooding. The pschent crown, a symbol of the pharaoh's dual role as ruler of both Upper and Lower Egypt, is worn by each Hapi figure, further underscoring their significance in the Egyptian mythological and political landscape. This exquisite relief, with its hieratic perspective and intricate details, offers a glimpse into the artistic and mythological world of ancient Egypt, inviting us to explore the depths of its history and the enduring power of its cultural legacy.
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