Poster Print : Polychrome limestone reliefs depicting essences and perfumes
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Polychrome limestone reliefs depicting essences and perfumes
Polychrome limestone reliefs depicting essences and perfumes vessels offering. Temple of Hatshepsut. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Egypt
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Media ID 14317102
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Deir Dynasty Eighteenth El Bahari Essence Flask Hatshepsut Limestone Mythological Mythology Offerer Offerers Offering Offerings Perfume Polychrome Polychromy Symbol Vessels
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the ancient allure of Egypt with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the Polychrome limestone reliefs from the Temple of Hatshepsut. This exquisite artwork, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Eighteenth Dynasty's fascinating depictions of essences and perfumes. Bring the rich history and captivating culture of the New Kingdom into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality poster print. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty and mystery of Egypt's ancient treasures.
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 59.4cm x 38.4cm (23.4" x 15.1")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 stunning polychrome limestone relief, hailing from the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el Bahari, Egypt, showcases a captivating scene from the Eighteenth Dynasty of the New Kingdom era. The intricately carved and vividly painted wall art depicts various offerers presenting essences and perfumes in jars and flasks. Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most renowned pharaohs, ruled during the New Kingdom's Eighteenth Dynasty around 1507-1458 BC. This temple, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, was built to commemorate her successful military expedition to the Land of Punt. The relief is a testament to the ancient Egyptians' deep connection to their gods and their belief in the power of offerings. The mythological symbolism of the essences and perfumes is evident, as they were believed to be offerings to the gods, representing purification, renewal, and rebirth. The polychromy, or the use of multiple colors, adds depth and dimension to the relief, making the figures and their offerings come alive. The richly painted vessels and flasks, adorned with intricate designs, further emphasize the importance of these offerings in ancient Egyptian culture. This relief is a remarkable example of the artistic and religious achievements of the ancient Egyptians during the New Kingdom period. It not only provides valuable insights into their mythology and religious practices but also showcases their mastery of the art of carving and painting on limestone. The intricate details and vibrant colors continue to captivate viewers and inspire awe, making this relief a true treasure of world art history.
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