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Photo Mug : Pharaoh Akhenaten. Head. El-Amarna. Egypt
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Pharaoh Akhenaten. Head. El-Amarna. Egypt
Head from an statue of pharaoh Akhenaten. From el-Amarna, Egypt. C. 1360 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark
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1360 Akhenaten Akhenaton Amarna Amenhotep Amenophis Broken Bust Carlsberg Copenhagen Danish Denmark Dynasty Egyptians El Amarna Glyptotek Monarch Monarchy Pharaoh 14th Detain
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Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs featuring the enigmatic Pharaoh Akhenaten. This exquisite design showcases a high-resolution image of Akhenaten's head, taken from an ancient statue discovered in el-Amarna, Egypt, around 1360 BC. Now housed in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark, this iconic image is available as a rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Our Photo Mugs offer a unique way to display your favorite art, making each sip a journey back in time. Perfect for history enthusiasts, archaeology lovers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of ancient civilizations, this mug is a must-have addition to your collection. Embrace the past with a touch of modern convenience.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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In this image, we behold the enigmatic visage of Pharaoh Akhenaten, a revolutionary monarch of Egypt's 18th Dynasty, circa 1360 BC. This exquisite head, now housed in the esteemed Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, originated from a statue sculpted during the Amarna Period, a time marked by significant cultural and religious transformations in ancient Egypt. Akhenaten, also known as Amenhotep IV or Amenophis IV, is renowned for his groundbreaking religious reforms, which saw the worship of the sun disc Aten as the supreme deity, eclipsing the traditional polytheistic pantheon. This shift in religious allegiance is reflected in Akhenaten's unique depiction, as seen in this head, which displays an elongated, slender form, devoid of the traditional royal headdress and adorned with a simple, flat crown. The broken bust, with its intricately carved features, reveals the subtle yet profound changes in artistic style that characterized the Amarna Period. The interior details of the head, such as the delicate contours of the nose and the expressive eyes, attest to the masterful craftsmanship of the ancient Egyptian artisans. This head, a testament to the rich history of ancient Egypt, invites us to delve deeper into the complex and fascinating reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten, a monarch whose influence extended far beyond the borders of Egypt and continues to intrigue scholars and enthusiasts alike.
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