Thebes Karnak Egypt Vol 3 Pl.30, 1829, Print

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A stunning original egyptian gran tour thebes karnak gold framed copper plate print 2nd ed. (paris, 1829, vol. Iii, pl. … Read more A stunning original egyptian gran tour thebes karnak gold framed copper plate print 2nd ed. (paris, 1829, vol. Iii, pl. 30) a very good looking and well made copper print, it has the period print block indentations around the boarders which you can see in the photos, the frames are sublime and period with the original gilt finish title: thebes karnak 2nd ed. (paris, 1829, vol. Iii, pl. 30) publisher: published by charles louis fleury panckoucke (french, 1780–1844) date: a.d. 1809–1829 medium: printed paper i have another of these a slightly different size and similar subject matter listed under my other items the karnak temple complex, commonly known as karnak (/ˈkɑːr.næk/),[1] comprises a vast mix of temples, pylons, chapels, and other buildings near luxor, egypt. Construction at the complex began during the reign of senusret i (reigned 1971–1926 bc) in the middle kingdom (c. 2000–1700 bc) and continued into the ptolemaic kingdom (305–30 bc), although most of the extant buildings date from the new kingdom. The area around karnak was the ancient egyptian ipet-isut ("the most selected of places") and the main place of worship of the 18th dynastic theban triad, with the god amun as its head. It is part of the monumental city of thebes, and in 1979 it was added to the unesco world heritage list along with the rest of the city. Karnak gets its name from the nearby, and partly surrounded, modern village of el-karnak, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 miles) north of luxor. Condition wise, its 100% period perfect, you won't find a better example dimensions height:- 108cm width:- 73cm depth:- 3cm please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Condition please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the around condition please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. See less