Karnak: Ptolemaic Pylon

Series TitleEgypt and Palestine Photographed and Described

Artist Francis Frith (English, 1822 - 1898)

Publisher James S. Virtue (English, 1829 - 1892)

Date1857

MediumAlbumen print

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 × 9 inches (15.56 × 22.86 cm)

Credit LineGift of Margaret Hall in memory of Alfred E. Miller

Object numberF91-51/25

Signedon plate, lower left: Frith E.No 47 1857

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DescriptionLarge pylon in foreground covered with incised figures and other decorations on all surfaces. Standing behind this is a large stone building appearing in fairly solid state. background is another set of buildings, and three small palm trees.

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