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The Crystal Palace - Entrance to the Egyptian Court from the Nave, by the Avenue of Lions, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Crystal Palace - Entrance to the Egyptian Court from the Nave, by the Avenue of Lions, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Crystal Palace - Entrance to the Egyptian Court from the Nave, by the Avenue of Lions, 1854. Replicas of Ancient Egyptian sculpture and architecture at Sydenham in south London. We approach the Egyptian Court from the Nave by an avenue of lions, cast from a pair brought from Egypt by Lord Prudhoe (the present Duke of Northumberland), and we have before us the outer walls and columns of a temple, not taken from any one particular structure, but composed from various sources, to illustrate Egyptian columns and capitals during the Ptolemaic period, somewhere about 300 years B.C. On the walls are coloured sunk-reliefs showing a King making offerings or receiving gifts from the gods. The capitals or heads of the columns are palm and lotus leaved; some showing the papyrus in its various stages of development, from the simple bud to the full-blown flower'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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The Crystal Palace: Entrance to the Egyptian Court from the Nave, by the Avenue of Lions, 1854, is an intriguing image that transports us back in time to the grandeur of the Sydenham Crystal Palace in London. This photograph captures the entrance to the Egyptian Court, a magnificent replication of ancient Egyptian architecture, which was a key attraction of the Crystal Palace. The image shows the entrance to the Egyptian Court from the Nave, bordered by an avenue of lions. These lions were cast from a pair brought from Egypt by Lord Prudhoe, who later became the Duke of Northumberland. The outer walls and columns of the temple are a composite of various sources, designed to illustrate Egyptian columns and capitals during the Ptolemaic period, around 300 BC. The walls of the Egyptian Court are adorned with colorful sunk-reliefs depicting a king making offerings or receiving gifts from the gods. The capitals or heads of the columns are adorned with palm and lotus leaves, some of which show the papyrus in its various stages of development, from the simple bud to the full-blown flower. The Crystal Palace, which opened in 1851, was a groundbreaking architectural achievement that showcased replicas of ancient structures from around the world. The Egyptian Court was a particular highlight, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt. This photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into this bygone era, transporting us back to a time when the wonders of the ancient world were brought to life in the heart of London.
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