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The Rosetta Stone. Demotic and Greek scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. Demotic and Greek scripture. Detail. British Museum. London. United Kingdom
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Decree Demotic Epiphanes Fragment Granite Granodiorite Inscribed Inscription Language Languages Ptolemaic Ptolemies Ptolemy Rashid Rosetta Sais Script Scripture Stele
12"x8" Photo Print
Discover the historical mystery of the Rosetta Stone with our stunning photographic print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the famous black granite stele with its inscriptions in both Demotic and Greek scripts. Dating back to 196 BC during the Ptolemaic era, this fragment of a decree issued by Ptolemy V Epiphanes has captivated scholars and history enthusiasts for centuries. Bring the intrigue of ancient Egypt into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality print.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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
The Rosetta Stone is one of the most famous and significant artifacts in the world of ancient history. This fragment of a black granite stele, now housed in the British Museum in London, bears an inscription in three scripts: Demotic, Greek, and hieroglyphics. The inscription is a decree issued by Ptolemy V Epiphanes, a Greek ruler of Egypt during the Ptolemaic era, in the year 196 BC. The decree was made to ensure the loyalty of the Egyptian people to Ptolemy and his rule, and was inscribed in all three scripts to facilitate understanding among the diverse population of Egypt. The Demotic script, the leftmost text on the stone, was the everyday script used by the Egyptian people. The middle text, in Greek, was the language of the ruling elite and the international language of the Mediterranean world at the time. The rightmost text, in hieroglyphics, was the sacred script of ancient Egypt, used for religious texts and royal decrees. The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 during Napoleon Bonaparte's campaign in Egypt. It was brought to France and eventually ended up in the British Museum in London in 1802. The stone's decipherment by Jean-François Champollion in 1822 was a major breakthrough in the study of ancient Egyptian civilization and its languages. This detail image of the Rosetta Stone showcases the intricacy and beauty of the Demotic script, with its flowing lines and graceful curves. The stone's preservation and study continue to provide valuable insights into the history and culture of ancient Egypt and the Ptolemaic era.
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