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The Great Sphinx, Giza

Photograph
1904-1939 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A mounted black and white photograph showing a topographical view of Cairo, Egypt


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Great Sphinx, Giza (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Black and white photograph
Brief description
Photograph by Lehnert and Landrock, captioned 'Cairo-The excavated Sphinx', built in 2500 BC. Giza, Egypt, gelatin silver print, early 20th century
Physical description
A mounted black and white photograph showing a topographical view of Cairo, Egypt
Marks and inscriptions
Translation
تمثال أبو الهول
Associations
Collection
Accession number
2745-1954

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Record createdMarch 21, 2014
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