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Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields: the Sarcophagus-Room, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
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Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields: the Sarcophagus-Room, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields: the Sarcophagus-Room, 1864. View of '...the Sepulchral Chamber, in the lower part of the Museum, which contains the splendid ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, discovered by Belzoni in 1817 in a Royal tomb in the valley of Biban el Malook, near Gounou, Thebes. It was bought by Sir John Soane of Mr. Salt, the traveller, in 1824, for the sum of £2000. When first discovered, this sarcophagus was considered by Dr. Young to be the tomb of Psamnis. Recently, on May 10, Mr. Joseph Bonomi, the excellent Curator of the Soane Museum, illustrated to the Syro-Egyptian Society Belzoni's very animated description of the sarcophagus by a section and plan of the catacomb, which is excavated to a depth of one hundred yards into the solid rock. The sarcophagus is completely covered with hieroglyphics...Two subjects of particular interest were pointed out, one as representing the ancient Cosmical philosophy, and the other as exhibiting in a very perfect manner the doctrine of the Metempsychosis...The sarcophagus is formed of a large mass of arragonite. The seventeen fragments which formed part of the cover have recently been put together, under the direction of Mr. Bonomi, and can be inspected in a room above stairs'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**Step into History: Sir John Soane's Museum**
This photograph print, taken by Mason Jackson in 1864, offers a glimpse into the fascinating Sarcophagus-Room of Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields. The room is dedicated to showcasing an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus discovered by Belzoni in 1817 and acquired by Sir John Soane for £2000 in 1824.
The photograph reveals a stunning sepulchral chamber, where the magnificent sarcophagus stands as the centerpiece. Covered in intricate hieroglyphics, this remarkable artifact is formed from a large mass of arragonite stone. Two subjects that caught attention were identified: one representing ancient Cosmical philosophy and another illustrating Metempsychosis.
In 1864, Mr. Joseph Bonomi, the Curator of Sir John Soane's Museum, created a section and plan of the catacomb excavated into solid rock to illustrate Belzoni's vivid description. The seventeen fragments that formed part of the cover were later reassembled under Bonomi's direction.
This photograph print not only showcases an incredible piece of history but also highlights the dedication and expertise required to preserve our cultural heritage for future generations.
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