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Recent Antiquarian Discoveries in Egypt, Mr Flinders Petries Exhibition at Oxford Mansion, Oxford-Street (engraving)
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Recent Antiquarian Discoveries in Egypt, Mr Flinders Petries Exhibition at Oxford Mansion, Oxford-Street (engraving)
1596144 Recent Antiquarian Discoveries in Egypt, Mr Flinders Petries Exhibition at Oxford Mansion, Oxford-Street (engraving) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Antiquarian Discoveries in Egypt, Mr Flinders Petries Exhibition at Oxford Mansion, Oxford-Street. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 September 1889.
Norman H Hardy); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22315598
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "Recent Antiquarian Discoveries in Egypt, Mr Flinders Petries Exhibition at Oxford Mansion, Oxford-Street" takes us on a mesmerizing journey through ancient Egyptian artifacts and the world of archaeology. The image showcases a wide array of intriguing objects that were unearthed by renowned archaeologist Mr Flinders Petrie. In this scene, we are transported to the exhibition held at Oxford Mansion on Oxford Street. Our eyes are immediately drawn to a figure carved out of wood, resembling an ancient plaything or mask. Surrounding it are various vases adorned with inscriptions and delicate dancers frozen in time. The composition also includes elements such as boats floating along the Nile River, wooden coffins intricately decorated with hieroglyphics, and children playing with toys made from ivory and flint. The level of detail is astounding; each piece tells its own story about life in ancient Egypt. As we explore further into the image, we notice craftsmen engaged in their respective trades - bricklayers constructing structures using plasterer's tools while masons shape stone blocks for building purposes. These scenes provide insight into the craftsmanship and skills required during that era. Overall, this engraving offers a glimpse into both the material culture of ancient Egypt and the meticulous work undertaken by archaeologists like Mr Flinders Petrie to uncover these treasures. It serves as a testament to our fascination with history and our desire to understand civilizations long gone.
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