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Jigsaw Puzzle : 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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Carving Dendera Double Hathor Hieratic Join Lily Lower Mythological Mythology Papyrus Perspective Pharaoh Pschent Base Upper
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Discover the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring an intricate image of the Hathor Temple at Dendera, this puzzle showcases the god Hapi in all his glory. With water lilies and papyrus on either side, Hapi represents the unity of Upper and Lower Egypt. This beautifully detailed puzzle, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is the perfect addition to any home or office, providing hours of enjoyable and educational puzzle-solving experience.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 31.5cm x 47.2cm (12.4" x 18.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or 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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