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Fragment of furniture carved from softwood, c. 2800 BC (softwood inlaid with faience
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Fragment of furniture carved from softwood, c. 2800 BC (softwood inlaid with faience
1216303 Fragment of furniture carved from softwood, c.2800 BC (softwood inlaid with faience & coloured wood bedded in plaster) by Egyptian 2nd Dynasty (c.2890-2686 BC); 6.8x27.1x5.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Abydos
); eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23560844
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Faience Fragment Patterned Triangle Triangles Softwood
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This print showcases a remarkable Fragment of furniture carved from softwood, dating back to approximately 2800 BC. Created by the skilled artisans of the Egyptian 2nd Dynasty, this exquisite piece measures 6.8x27.1x5.7 cm and is currently housed in the prestigious Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, UK. The intricate craftsmanship displayed on this ancient artifact is truly awe-inspiring. The softwood has been meticulously carved with precision, forming an elaborate pattern of triangles that adorn its surface. Adding to its allure, faience and colored wood have been skillfully inlaid into the woodwork and then bedded in plaster. Every inch of this fragment exudes a sense of ornate decoration and meticulous attention to detail. It serves as a testament to the artistic prowess and advanced techniques employed by ancient Egyptian craftsmen during this period. Originally discovered in Abydos, Egypt's sacred city associated with Osiris worship, this fragment offers us a glimpse into the opulent furnishings that adorned royal palaces or noble households thousands of years ago. Through this print captured by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the beauty and grandeur that once graced these ancient spaces – reminding us of humanity's enduring fascination with artistry and design across millennia.
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