Summary
Rectangular bronze plaquette depicting the Gate and other temple buildings, in the complex of temples at Karnak in Egypt, by Maurice Delannoy, France,1920s AD.
Mint: not recorded.
Physical Description
Rectangular bronze plaquette. The obverse depicts a stone gate decorated with relief carvings and hieroglyphics, with a lintel decorated with symbols. There are more temple buildings in the background, Inscriptions below. The reverse is blank.
Obverse Description
Gateway of Temple of Karnak. Beneath, KARNAK. On wall at lower left, M. Delannoy.
Reverse Description
Plain
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Historical Archaeology, Public Life & Institutions, Numismatics & Philately
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Issued By
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Artist
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Place Depicted
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Inscriptions
Beneath gate: KARNAK. On wall at lower left, M. Delannoy.
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
71 mm (Width), 7 mm (Depth), 77 mm (Height), 239.415 g (Weight)
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Shape
Rectangle
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Keywords
Egyptian Archaeology, Temples, Art Medals, Sculpture, Buildings, Religious Sculptures, Religious Symbols, Religions
