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Sculptures from the outer wall, Dendera, 1857

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30214A/10

Scope and Contents

231 x 160 mm. A view showing a wall of finely carved hieroglyphics on the exterior wall of the temple of Hat-Hor at Dendera. It was from this temple that S.L. Saulnier and J.B. Lelorrain looted the famous zodiac of Dendera.

Dates

  • Creation: 1857

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, but some fading and yellowing.

General

WS.

Originator(s)

Frith, Francis, 1822-1898, photographer

Finding aid date

2004-06-30 15:46:49+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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