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1978 Kodachrome 35mm Slide, Saqqara Egypt, Mastaba of Ti, Ancient Tomb Statue:
$19.99
A life-sized limestone statue of the Ti stands within a recessed niche inside his 5th Dynasty mastaba tomb at Saqqara. The surrounding walls feature remarkably preserved polychrome reliefs depicting agricultural scenes and offering bearers from the Old Kingdom period. A tourist in a short-sleeved white shirt and dark trousers stands at the left, holding a camera while observing the ancient funerary art.This tomb is renowned for its detailed depictions of daily life in ancient Egypt, dating back to approximately 2400 BCE. The scene captures the interior of the burial chamber, where the statue was intended to serve as a vessel for the deceased\'s ka. The warm, natural lighting highlights the subtle pigments remaining on the carved limestone surfaces.Collectors of Egyptian antiquities, archaeological photography, and mid-century travel slides will value this well-composed interior view. The film stock provides excellent color depth and sharp detail on the relief carvings, and the original cardboard mount is clean with no visible damage. SKU: B12-1-10