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Egyptians ostraca
Egyptians ceramic ostraca in demotic script with references to the mummification and burial. Ptolemaic era. Middle Demotic period. 400-30 BC. From Thebes and Asyut. British Museum. London. United Kingdom
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Asyut Burial Ceramic Demotic Egyptians Fragment Mummification Piece Pottery Ptolemaic Script Thebes Word Words Ostracon Ostrakon
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.2cm x 39.6cm (5.6" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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
This print showcases a collection of Egyptian ostraca, ceramic shards inscribed with Demotic script, from the Ptolemaic era, approximately 400-30 BC. These fragments, discovered in Thebes and Asyut, provide valuable insights into the cultural practices of ancient Egypt during the Middle Demotic period. The Demotic script, the latest form of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, was widely used during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The texts on these ostraka often relate to administrative and economic matters, but some, like these, offer intriguing glimpses into the religious and funerary customs of the time. The texts on these ostraka refer to mummification and burial processes, reflecting the Egyptians' enduring belief in the afterlife and their meticulous preparation for it. The mummification process was a complex and costly ritual, reserved for the elite and the wealthy. The ostraka offer a glimpse into the materials and processes used in this ancient art. The British Museum in London, United Kingdom, is home to this remarkable collection of Egyptian ostraka. The museum's vast and diverse holdings offer a window into the rich history of human civilization, allowing us to explore and learn from the past. These fragments, with their intricate Demotic script, serve as a reminder of the complex and fascinating world of ancient Egypt and the enduring allure of its history.
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