Poster Print : Head of an ibex. Dynasty 21. Egypt
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Head of an ibex. Dynasty 21. Egypt
Head of an ibex of a sacred barque. Dynasty 21. Third Intermediate Period. 1070-946 BC. Bronze with gold. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany
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Media ID 14332462
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1070 21st Barque Berlin Bronze Dynasty Egyptians Horn Ibex Intermediate Neues Sacred Third
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the ancient beauty and mystery of Egypt with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This exquisite image showcases the intricately detailed Head of an Ibex, a sacred animal revered during Dynasty 21 of the Third Intermediate Period (1070-946 BC). Crafted from bronze with gold, this magnificent artifact now graces the halls of the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany. Bring the grandeur of Egypt's rich history into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. A perfect addition to any art collection or study space.
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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Head of an Ibex from the Sacred Barque of Dynasty 21, Egypt (1070-946 BC) This exquisite bronze head of an ibex, adorned with gold, is a testament to the artistic prowess of ancient Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period, specifically Dynasty 21 (1070-946 BC). Discovered in Egypt, this sculpture now resides in the esteemed Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany. The ibex, a wild goat species native to the Middle East and Europe, was considered a sacred animal in ancient Egyptian culture. Its image was often associated with the god Thoth, the god of wisdom, knowledge, and the moon. The ibex was also believed to represent the divine power of the pharaoh, as it was associated with the sun god, Ra. This head of an ibex is part of a larger sacred barque, a boat used in religious rituals to transport the gods during processions. The intricately detailed head showcases the animal's powerful, alert expression, with its large, curved horns adorned with gold. The bronze material, combined with the gold accents, would have given the head a striking, shimmering appearance. The Third Intermediate Period, a time of political instability and cultural development, saw the emergence of various regional dynasties in Egypt. Despite the political turmoil, the arts continued to flourish, as evidenced by this magnificent bronze ibex head. Its preservation and display in the Neues Museum is a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of ancient Egypt and the enduring allure of its history.
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