Egypt, Ancient
Models
Model of an Egyptian wheat granary with small figurines working.
Steele, Lawrence E.
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Still image
Models (Clay, plaster, etc.)
Photograph of a model of an ancient Egyptian two storey house, likely dating to the Middle Kingdom (2040–1640 BC). It was excavated by the British archaeologist Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie, who is known for his extensive work in Egypt and Palestine. The model is a rare example of a house from this period, providing insight into ancient Egyptian architecture.
Photograph of what appears to be a plaster cast model of an archaeological excavation site.
Photograph of a model dipicting people at work. The workers appear to be supervised by a person accompanied by an animal.
Boats
Model of an Ancient Egyptian ship, including clay figures sailing the ship.
Small wooden model of women spinning and weaving flax in a workshop. Found in the Tomb of Meketre (TT280), Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Egypt.
Model of three women wearing long white dresses, carrying offerings and walking in procession. The models were found in the burial of Ny-ankh-Pepi Kem, Meir, Egypt, and date to the 6th Dynasty, Old Kingdom.
Small wooden models depicting a cattle count overseen by Meketre and officials, and a model of a boat. Located in the Tomb of Meketre (TT280), Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Egypt.
Models of man baking bread and man grilling a goose
Model of two men from the burial of Ny-ankh-pepi Kem, Meir, Egypt. One man is baking bread and the other man is grilling a goose while fanning a fire.
Models of man hoeing and woman brewing beer
Model of two people from the burial of Ny-ankh-pepi Kem, Meir, Egypt. The man is hoeing and the woman is standing in front of two beer jars.
Image of models of offering trays with fragments. The models often feature representations of food offerings, such as bread, meat, and vegetables, to sustain the deceased in the afterlife. Two of the trays are intact with a fragment beside each.
Models of people grinding grain and making beer
Two models from the burial of Ny-ankh-pepi Kem, Meir, Egypt. One model depicts two people, one person grinding grains and the other tending a fire. The other model depicts a person with beer vessels.
Image of two models of offering trays. The models often feature representations of food offerings, such as bread, meat, and vegetables, to sustain the deceased in the afterlife. The models are of different sizes and design.
Dublin Horse Show
Royal Dublin Society. Horse Show
Three photographs of Molly Ashe on Kroon Gravin competing for the United States of America in the Kerrygold Nations' Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2000, and a photograph of an electronic billboard displaying information about Ashe's results. Board reads: 0.00 69.00 TOTAL: 0.00 MOLLY ASHE KROON GRAVIN U.S.A.
Royal Dublin Society
2000
Maymes Ansell Horse Show Archive 1967 - 2006
Three photographs of Molly Ashe on Kroon Kravin competing for the United States of America in an unknown event at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2000. The last photograph features an electronic billboard displaying information about Ashe's results. Board reads: 0.00 26.00 NO: 0031 USA MOLLY ASHE KROON GRAVIN
Molly Ashe on Kroon Kravin and scoreboard
A photograph of Molly Ashe on Kroon Kravin competing for the United States of America in an unknown event at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2000, and a photograph of an electronic billboard displaying information about Ashe's results. Board reads: 0.00. 11.00 No: 0031 USA Molly Ashe Kroon Gavin.
Temples
Deir el-Bahri Site (Egypt)
Northern colonnades on the middle terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, in Deir el-Bahari, Egypt. The cliffs of Deir el-Bahari are in the background.
Upper terrace of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, Egypt.
Distant view of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut with cliffs in the background.
Pylons (Gateways)
A group of people carrying baskets on their head walk through one of the pylons of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III in Luxor, Egypt.
Temples, Egyptian
Photograph of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. The temple's walls are covered in detailed reliefs and inscriptions that depict Ramesses III's military victories, particularly against the Sea Peoples. The image shows a courtyard with several large, cylindrical columns, many of which are adorned with hieroglyphs and carvings.
Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt.
Photograph of the ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu in Luxor, Egypt.
Mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu.
Photograph of the Mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The walls of the temple are covered with reliefs and carvings that depict Ramesses III's military victories, particularly his battles against the Sea Peoples. An Egyptian man stands in front of the structure.
Egypt
Mosques
People kneeling in the courtyard of the Mosque of al-Azhar in Cairo, Egypt.
Side view of the Mosque of Mamluk Sultan Hasan in Cairo, Egypt.
Nile River
Mosque on slope of the bank of the Nile. River on the left of the image. Tall domed minaret behind several domes on the roof of the mosque. Pointed arch doorway on a lower level. Palm trees surrounding the mosque.
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Distant view of Mosque of Muhammad Ali in Cairo, Egypt. A man bends over in the foreground.
A distant view of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali including a view of the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, Egypt.
Distant view of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali in Cairo, Egypt.
Still image.
Photograph of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali including a view of the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, Egypt. Two camels are visible in the foreground.
Photo of the desert with mountains in the background.
Photograph of Mr J. Ewing Johnston's Common Sense competing in the Main Arena at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1939.
1939
Photograph of Mr Morrison's Snowball in the Main Arena at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1939.
Photograph of Mr Rohan with Friar Lore, winner of the Pembroke Cup, at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1933.
1933
Photograph of Mrs Kenny with the champion hunter Wavering Bee at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1939.
Dublin Horse Show. History
Mrs Mills McDonnell and Hell, in front of spectators at the Dublin Horse Show, 1920.
1920
Royal Dublin Society. Library & Archives
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Mrs. E. F. Power and Fresco in Driving Class
A photograph of Mrs. E. F. Power in a cart pulled by Fresco, competing in the Non Hackney Driving Horses and Ponies Class (Section II) at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985. Power and Fresco placed second in the class.
1985
Mrs. Jackson and Gloaming jumping the stone wall at the Dublin Horse Show, c. 1925.
1925
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Mummies--Egypt
Photograph of three mummies lying together including a child and two adults.
Photograph of the mummified head of Ramses II in side profile.
Photograph of the mummified head and shoulders of Thutmose III. Some cloth has been placed inside the mouth.
Photograph of a mummified head with long hair.
Photograph of a mummified head. The neck and shoulders are also visible in the image.
Mummies
Two images from different angles of two mummies lying in a glass case in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Image of a mummy lying in a sarcophagus.
Decorated bed for mummy of Nedjemib, dating to the late Ptolemaic Period, in a glass case in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Mummy of a Greek youth, aged 19-21, named Artemidorus in a cartonnage body-case with mythological decoration in gold leaf and an encaustic on limewood portrait-panel covering the face and inscription on the chest. There is an inscription in Greek on the mummy-case. Skull - there is an extensive stellate fracture of the vault of the skull which may be ante mortem. All teeth appear to be present. The cervical spine is obscured by the mandible and packing material which is present in the neck and shoulder region. Thorax and Abdomen - These cavities appear to be filled with some sandy material. The dorsal spine is in disorder; all the ribs have been dislocated at their costo-vertebral junctions, but not fractured. The lumbar spine appears intact, but the intervertebral discs are opaque. There is bilateral sacrilisation of the 5th lumbar vertebra. The iliac epiphyses have by no means closed, hence the estimate of age. Arms - Extended. Hands with extended fingers in the pubic area. Legs - Menisci opaque. No fractures, dislocations, or lines of arrested growth.
Mummy mask on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Mummy of Queen Tiye, the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Photograph of the Mummy of Queen Tiye, the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III. A cloth partially covers her face and her hand rests on her chest.
Mummy of Ramesses III wrapped in a burial cloth.
Mummy in a glass case displayed in the Cairo Museum.
Photograph depicting a full-length mummy.
Photograph of a side profile of a mummy portraying the head and upper torso.
Boats and boating in art
Mural from a tomb depicting boating on the River Nile. Two rocks are in the foreground of the photograph.
Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian
Photograph of a mural on the wall of an Egyptian tomb. The mural depicts male figures at work.
Mural painting and decoration
Tell el-Amarna (Egypt)
Mural of the Daughters of Akhenaten on wall at Tell el-Amarna.
Mural from the tomb of Iti and his wife Neferu
Tombs--Egypt
Photograph of a wall painting from the tomb of Iti and his wife Neferu, located in Gebelein, Egypt. The painting depicts a large figure, likely a deity, above four smaller figures, possibly the tomb's owner and his family or servants.
Mural from the tomb of Thutmose III in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt.
Photograph of a portion of the mural from the tomb of Thutmose III in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt. The mural depicts Thutmose III and members of his royal family.
Photograph of a mural on the wall of an Egyptian tomb. The mural depicts three male figures, one with a bow and arrow. Some animals are also shown.
Mural painting from the tomb of Ramses IX
Photograph of a mural painting from the tomb of Ramses IX, in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt. The scene depicts a procession of deities on a boat.
Mural painting from the tomb of the army commander Amenemheb Meh.
Photograph of a mural painting from the tomb of the army commander Amenemheb Meh, located in Sheikh 'Abd al-Qurna, Thebes, Egypt. The mural depicts a banquet scene.
Museums
Pottery
Two glass cabinets both with three levels of shelves filled with a variety of artefacts from Ancient Egypt, including pottery, busts and chairs.
Statues
Sculpture
A collection of statues of different sizes in a museum case in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Mycenae (Extinct city)
Silver vessel with flower ornamentation from Mycenae.
Myrtle, By a well bred son of Shakespear
Dublin Society
Dublin Society. Drawing Schools
Cattle
Portrait of Myrtle, a longhorn cow. The subject modelled from side view and facing right. With the inscription, "By a well bred son of Shakespear out of a cow by a son of Washington's Dam alias Lady Washington." The original drawing by James Henry Brocas was commissioned by the Dublin Society for the "Statistical survey of the county of Meath: with observations on the means of improvement; drawn up for the consideration, and under the direction of the Dublin Society". Written by Robert Thompson of Oatland. Printed by Graisberry and Campbell, no. 10, Back-lane., 1802.
Brocas, James Henry, approximately 1790-1846
1802
History painting, French
The subject depicted full length, directed to proper right, seated by a river and looking at his reflection, with a cherub to his proper right and two more in the sky above, set in a landscape.
Boucher, François, Follower of, 1703-1770
1750
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Carving (Decorative arts)
Hieroglyphics
Front and reverse of carved palette made from siltstone, also known as the Great Hierakonpolis Palette. It is believed to depict the unification of upper and lower Egypt under King Narmer.
Leinster House: A House with Three Lives
1876
Black and white photograph of Capt. Con Power and Rockbarton and James Kernan and Condy, Col Billy Ringrose (Standing), Nations Cup, Dublin, 1979.
1979
Royal Dublin society. Library & Archives
Cian O’Connor, Darragh Kenny and Sans Souci Z, Greg Broderick and Bertram Allen and Romanov, Nations Cup, Dublin, 2015. The Irish winning team with the Aga Khan trophy celebrating their victory.
2015
Nations' Cup
Laura Kraut and Confu, Lillie Keenan and Super Sox, Lauren Hough and Ohlala and Elizabeth (Beezie) Madden and Darry Lou. Nations' Cup Winners for the United States and the first all women team to lift the Aga Khan Trophy, Dublin, 2017.
2017
Royal Dublin Society. Winter Show
Cattle. Breeding. Ireland
Oxen
Natural polled ox, blue grey, bred by Ed. Moore O'Farrell, Oristown, Kells. Owner Joseph Lowry, bachelor's Lodge, Navan. Winner of first prize in Class 26, Natural polled Ox, over 2 years 8 months and not exceeding 4 years, entry 331.
RDS proceedings, volume 136, November 9, 1899, to March 8, 1900
1900
Black and white photograph in a bound photographic album
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Navan, a bay gelding and first prize winner in Class 18, Three-years-old Geldings, entry 1034, with handwritten text below the photo. Bred by Michael Gilsenan, Trim, County Meath and owned by William Boothman, Miley Hall, Blessington, County Wicklow. Transcription: "Navan Cat. No. 1034 1st Prize in Class 18 3 year old Gelding Owner Wm. Boothman"
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Necklaces
Jewelry
Colour photograph of five gold necklaces, each with a pectoral inlaid with gems.
Maps
Map of the Theban Necropolis, on the west bank of the Nile. Tombs and other sites have been marked on the map.
Photograph of Ned Cash on Carousel competing for Ireland in the Equizole Stakes at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1974.
1974
A photograph of Neil Fearon on Peter Pan competing for Ireland in the Kerrygold Classic at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2000, and a photograph of an electronic billboard displaying information about Fearon's results. Fearon placed in the 'Extras' category of the competition. Board reads: 0.00 39.00 NO: 0084 IRL NEAL FEARON PETER PAN 065
Photograph of Nelson Pessoa on Faon Rouge competing for Brazil in the MSD Equizole Stakes at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1978.
1978
Nelson Pessoa on Moet et Chandon Special Envoy
A photograph of Nelson Pessoa on Moet et Chandon Special Envoy competing for Brazil in the Kerrygold International Grand Prix of Ireland at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1989. Pessoa won the Kerrygold International Grand Prix and was awarded the Irish Trophy.
1989
Archaeology
Pyramids
Tombs
Scrapbook filled with newspaper cuttings regarding Lawrence E. Steele. The cuttings include pieces of writing by Steele, such as "The Ballade of Conversation" and "A Pilgrimage to Cheops Tomb", as well as programmes of lecture series which include Steele and reviews of Steele's lectures. Steele travelled around Ireland and gave lectures regarding Egypt. 159 pp.
Text
Two photographs of the racehorse Nicara racing at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985.
Nicholas O'Hare, Let's Go and Hullabaloo in Driving Class
Two photographs of Nicholas O'Hare and a young rider in a cart pulled by Let's Go and Hullabaloo, competing in the Non Hackney Driving Horses and Ponies Class (Section II) at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985. O'Hare, Let's Go and Hullabaloo placed third in the class.
A photograph of Great British showjumper Nick Skelton peering over a fence at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1990.
1990
Nick Skelton on Apollo awarded Irish Challenge Trophy by Con McElroy
A photograph of Nick Skelton on Apollo being awarded The Irish Challenge Trophy by Con McElroy at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1988. Skelton, competing for Great Britain, won the International Grand Prix of Ireland in 1988.
1988
Three photographs of Nick Skelton on Everest Apollo competing for Great Britain in showjumping (event unknown) at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985.
Two photographs of Nick Skelton on Everest Apollo competing for Great Britain in the Shell Puissance (showjumping) at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985. Skelton placed third in the competition.
A photograph of Nick Skelton on Everest Limited Edition competing for Great Britain in the Kerrygold Nations' Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1992. The Great British team placed second in the competition.
1992
A photograph of Nick Skelton on Raffles Apollo competing for Great Britain in the Nations' Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1987. Great Britain came first and won the Aga Khan trophy.
1987
A photograph of Nick Skelton on Showtime competing for Great Britain in the Kerrygold Classic at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2000, and a photograph of an electronic billboard displaying information about Skelton's results. Board reads: 0.00 38.00 NO: 0045 GBR NICK SKELTON SHOWTIME
Nick Skelton receives a Guinness Championship Tankard (winner)
Two photographs of Nick Skelton of Great Britain on Everest Apollo receiving a Guinness Championship Tankard at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985. Skelton was the winner of the Guinness Championship Tankard and Leading Rider of the Show. Guinness Championship Tankards were awarded to the two riders who gained the greatest number of points across the International Jumping Competitions.
Three photographs of Nick Skelton of Great Britain on Everest Apollo beside two men holding a metal tankard at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985.
Three photographs of Nick Skelton of Great Britain on Everest Apollo being awarded the Irish Trophy for winning the The International Grand Prix of Ireland at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1985.
View across the Nile from the opposite bank. Trees are visible on the riverbank.
View of the Nile River and clouds in the sky.
View of the Nile and cliff face at the river bank.
Still Image
Pyramids in the distance behind palm trees and the Nile.