Pharos
Etching and Engraving
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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Etching entitled 'The Marble Watch Tower or Light House Erected by Ptolemy Soter on the Island of Pharus near the Port of Alexandria with the Causeway carried through the Sea to the Continent'. Lettered with title and Vol.1. page 415.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Etching |
| Brief description | Etching by an anonymous artist entitled 'The Marble Watch Tower or Light House Erected by Ptolemy Soter on the Island of Pharus near the Port of Alexandria with the Causeway carried through the Sea to the Continent'. Ca. 19th century. |
| Physical description | Etching entitled 'The Marble Watch Tower or Light House Erected by Ptolemy Soter on the Island of Pharus near the Port of Alexandria with the Causeway carried through the Sea to the Continent'. Lettered with title and Vol.1. page 415. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A |
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| Accession number | SP.662 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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