Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1934.1.31.20 |
Object Name |
Photograph |
Description |
Column of King Taharka (Late Period - Dynasty XXV), last surviving of original ten at Karnak, East Thebes. Open papyrus column perfectly intact before striding statue (possibly of Taharka) wearing sekhemty crown, base of column (left); ruined colonnade in the first court of the Temple of Amen with faded Egyptian motifs (background); "KARNAK P. DITTRICH" in white along bottom of print. |
Title |
Karnak |
Date |
1880-1913 |
Role of Creator |
Photographer |
Creator |
Dittrich, P. |
Medium |
gelatin silver print |
Material |
paper |
Dimensions |
H-4.75 L-6.625 inches |
Credit line |
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bailey Audigier |
Place of Origin |
Africa, Egypt |