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Poster Print : Daphne, Coptic carving, Ahnassia, Beni-Soueff, Egypt, 3rd century
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Daphne, Coptic carving, Ahnassia, Beni-Soueff, Egypt, 3rd century
Daphne, Coptic carving, Ahnassia, Beni-Soueff, Egypt, 3rd century. Held at Coptic Museum, Cairo
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Media ID 14862322
3rd Century Cairo Coptic Coptic Museum Coptic Period Daphne Limestone Middle Egypt Nymph Upper Egypt Mike Dixon Mizraim Nakedness
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the captivating Coptic carving of Daphne from the ancient Egyptian city of Ahnassia, Beni-Soueff. Dated back to the 3rd century, this intricately detailed masterpiece was discovered in the Coptic Museum in Cairo. Bring the rich history and culture of Egypt into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality poster print. A perfect addition to any art collection or study space, this timeless piece is sure to inspire and intrigue.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.7cm x 59.4cm (15.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the exquisite beauty of a Coptic carving known as "Daphne" originating from Ahnassia, Beni-Soueff in Egypt during the 3rd century. Currently held at the renowned Coptic Museum in Cairo, this artifact is an emblematic representation of Africa's rich cultural heritage. The image depicts a striking female figure, carved meticulously out of limestone. With its intricate details and delicate craftsmanship, this artwork exemplifies the mastery of ancient Egyptian artisans. The woman portrayed exudes an aura of religious significance and holds deep symbolism within her form. Though she stands naked, her nudity should not be misconstrued; it represents purity and vulnerability rather than sensuality. As a goddess or nymph-like deity, she embodies divine qualities that were revered by worshippers during that era. The fusion of Greek decorative elements with traditional Egyptian artistry is evident in this piece. It serves as a testament to the cross-cultural influences prevalent in ancient Egypt during the time period when it was created. As we admire this historic artifact captured through Mike Dixon's lens, we are transported back to a time long gone but still resonating with spiritual energy. This photograph allows us to appreciate both the artistic brilliance and historical significance embedded within Daphne—a true gem from Upper Egypt's coptic period—reminding us once again why preserving our cultural heritage is so vital for future generations to cherish and learn from.
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