EditorialPalm Column of Sahure, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, ca. 2458?2446 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Abusir, Pyramid temple of Sahure, court, Granite, Total h. at arrival: 665.4 cm (21 ft. 9 15/16 in.); total h. now: 630 cm (20 ft. 8 in.); Diam. at foot: 86...
EditorialPalm Column of Sahure, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, ca. 2458?2446 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Abusir, Pyramid temple of Sahure, court, Granite, Total h. at arrival: 665.4 cm (21 ft. 9 15/16 in.); total h. now: 630 cm (20 ft. 8 in.); Diam. at foot: 86...
EditorialPainted limestone relief from the pyramid of Pharaoh Sahure in Abusir, showing Syrian bears from a booty of exotic animals which the Pharaoh received after his victory over a Libyan chieftain. 5th dynasty,2552-2430 BCE Limestone, 38,5 x 35 cm.