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Eternal Egypt: Apse From Baweit
The apse from Baweit is what is called an "Eastern Niche." It is decorated with a depiction of the Lord Jesus Christ on a throne on the upper part, and the lower part shows the Virgin Mary carrying Christ, surrounded by the Twelve Apostles.
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Eternal Egypt: Stucco Relief of a Ram
This limestone relief shows a recumbent ram; the animal is facing forward. Reliefs of this sort were used to decorate walls.
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Eternal Egypt: Part of a Wall of a Tomb
This is part of a wall from a tomb, on which the deceased is depicted in high relief, seated and wearing a pectoral around his neck.
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Eternal Egypt: Relief With Cooking Scene
This relief shows a very lively scene of cooking, beverage preparation, and storage.
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Eternal Egypt: Painting of Geometric Shapes
A colored painting on plaster depicts geometric and floral ornaments.
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Eternal Egypt: Pillar of Senusert the First
An elegant pillar of King Senusert the First is finely decorated with reliefs on four sides, showing the pharaoh embraced by gods of different provinces. The king intended to confirm that his reign was supported by these important...
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Eternal Egypt: Lintel of Tuthmosis the First
This lintel, a horizontal board or stone above a door, is decorated with the cartouche of Tuthmosis the First, flanked by the figures of Seth and Nubti.