Egypt, Ancient
Temples
Columns
Two rows of columns forming the Luxor Temple, Egypt.
Steele, Lawrence E.
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Still image
Title slide of Lawrence E. Steele's lecture, stating "THE STORY OF A GREAT EGYTIAN KING; AMENHOTEP III"
A man laying bricks outdoors, with a large ancient structure in the background.
Portrait
Colourised image of Percy Edward Newberry's portrait of the daughter of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Djehutihotep.
Hieroglyphics
Carving (Decorative arts)
A stone sculpture inscribed with hieroglyphics.
Still Image
An area of the Theban Necropolis. The landscape is gravelly and rocky.
Portrait drawing
A stone carving of the side profile of a person's face.
The side profile of a person carved in stone, with textural distortion seen on the head of the figure.
A carved portrait of person's facial side profile in stone.
A side profile portrait carved in stone.
A drawing of a oval with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Statues
Sculpture
The side profile of a stone statue. The figure depicted is kneeling.
A statue of the head of King Sensuret III, at an angle.
Two faces carved in stone. The faces are shown at a side angle.
Drawings relating to Egyptian excavations
Drawings
Archaeology
A page containing six drawings related to Egyptian excavations, such as stone carvings of people and animals.
An archaeological dig near a pool of water with a structure in the background. People can be seen on the site and in the water.
Tombs
The Tomb of Ameni Amenemhat at Beni Hassan. Columns can be seen lining both sides of the tomb.
Tell el-Amarna (Egypt)
A cape containing two diagrams beneath the heading "Columns and coping of well" at the site "Tell el Amarna".
Pyramids
Pyramids in the dessert. Four pyramids of varying sizes can be seen. One pyramid is a different texture, with individual bricks more visible.
Portraits and hieroglyphs carved in stone
A stone wall with a male and a female figure carved into it. The figures face each other. Hieroglyphs can also be seen carved in the wall above the figures.
Two long-haired figures carved in stone. The side profiles of the figures can be seen, with lines providing space in between the two. They face the same direction.
The side profile of a portrait carved into stone.
Carving on a stone wall depicting five people walking in a line. Each figure holds their arms in a different position.
Wall with carving of stylised people in rows.
The side profile of a portrait carved in stone.
Pottery
Three pieces of pottery. Two of the pieces are small, and one is large. They are all decorated with an elaborate design.
Mycenae (Extinct city)
A Vapheio cup, which was found in the Vapheio tholos tomb. Dates from Creto-Mycenaean period. Cup features detailed image of a man capturing a bull with a rope.
A view from a distance of an excavation site, with ancient structures visible.
Egypt
Valley of the Kings (Egypt)
A coloured photograph of the landscape around the Valley of the Kings. Features five horses and five men, who appear to be resting.
An encampment by the Valley of the Kings, featuring a stone building and three tents. Hills in the background.
A sculpture of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, from the Tomb of Thebes.
Two men dressed in white robes being carted by two cows. Mosque of Amr visible in the background.
Carving (Decorative arts)--China
Stone carved with hieroglyphics and four figures at the top, possibly a stele.
Sandy landscape with a stone mound in the distance in Egypt.
Line of black hieroglyphics on a white background.
The entrance to the Tomb of Amenhotep II (Tomb KV35) in Luxor, Egypt.
Israel (Christian theology)
A table of figures relating the population of the twelve tribes of Israel, taken from two sources.
Steele, Lawrence
Maps
A map of the Wadi Tumilat, a dry river valley to the east of the Nile delta.
A close up image of engravings on the right side of the southern colossus at the Colossi of Memnon. It features a man standing below the colossus, dressed in a black robe and white hat.
Agriculture
A drawing depicting four scenes from the process of harvesting from the Tomb of Menna (TT69) in the Theban Necropolis, Egypt.
Busts
A photograph of stone fragments spread across the ground, with a bust in the foreground.
Latin language
A Latin inscription on stone, with a stick drawing below the text.
A table of figures relating the number of tents, and the population occupying these tents, belonging to each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Based on the data of two censuses.
Numerous stone fragments, with two sides containing carvings visible. There is a young man in the background.
View of the Nile River and clouds in the sky.
Stone fragments on the ground. Two stones have damaged carvings on their sides.
The Votive Barque attributed to the 17th dynasty Pharaoh Kamose. It features small figurines with oars pulling the ship.
Three pectorals. The first pectoral is of Usertesen III, a pharaoh of the 12th dynasty. The second pectoral depicts a scene of the triumph of Pharaoh Amenemhat III, of the 12th dynasty. The final pectoral depicts the Jewels of five princesses of the 12th Dynasty.
Nile River
A map of the Nile River from Cairo, including the Fayium and the Pyramids.
The Pyramid of Amenemhat III ('The Black Pyramid'), at Dahshur, Egypt.
The inside of a tomb, darkly illuminated, with wall carvings.
Fashion
Weapons
Weapons and jewellery from the burial of Queen Ahhotep. It features swords, axes, necklaces, etc.
The votive barque (model of a sailing ship) attributed to the 17th dynasty Pharaoh Kamose, with a collection of bracelets, and a mirror.
A bust of an unknown male figure on a plinth
Jewelry
Drawing
A drawing depicting the processes of melting, casting and working gold, culminating in an elaborate piece of jewellery.
The entrance to a tomb with decoration on walls surrounding it.
An archaeological excavation, with two Egyptian men standing over a hole.
Two stone statues featured in the Great Temple at Abu Simbel in Nubia, Egypt.
View of the Nile and cliff face at the river bank.
Obelisks
View of the Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt, featuring an obelisk.
A pillar inside the Tomb of Herkhuf, Aswan, Egypt. Hieroglyphs and a figure of a person are etched into the stone.
View of the Nile and riverbank of the Nile.
A map entitled "Upper Nubia (Kush) in the time of Egyptian Dynasties" showing the Nile from Semneh to Khartûm.
Map from Aswan to Semneh with archaeological sites marked along the route.
View of the Nile River and riverbank with trees.
The Tomb of Sarenput I at Qubbet el-Hawa, Egypt. Sunk reliefs depicting Sarenput are visible on the right of the tomb entrance. Columns are seen in front of the tomb.
Tablets with inscriptions and sculpture of woman carved on stone wall. There is a door on the right.
View of a man standing on temple structure.
Entryway with stone carvings including hieroglyphics on either side.
View of the Nile and the riverbank of the Nile.
Three figures carved into stone with surrounding inscriptions.
Dublin Horse Show
RDS Dublin Horse Show 1927. Judging horses in Ring 2 with the Tea Rooms of the New Grand Stand [Anglesea Stand] in background.
Royal Dublin Society
1927
Photograph of section of the Anglesea Stand, seating 2500, during the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1927.
Photograph of the outdoor exhibits at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1927.
Photograph of the Bandstand Lawn at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1927.
Photograph of the judging of horses on Ring 1 at the RDS Dublin Horse Show in 1927.
RDS Dublin Horse Show 1927. Exhibits in the Main Hall.
Female competitors riding side-saddle jumping a stone wall in the Main Arena at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1933. The second competitor is identified as R. M. Barrett on Reilly.
1933
Ladies' fashion show in the Concert Hall
Photograph of ladies' fashion show held in the Concert Hall at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1933.
Photograph taken at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1933 of P. J. Roche, Woodville, New Ross, Wexford on Grit bred by John Codd, Mayglass, New Ross. Sire Sandstone, Dam by Fitzgibbon. Champion hunter of the Show.
Photograph taken at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 1933 of The Rt Hon Mr Justice Wylie, Clonsilla, Co. Dublin on Lop Gilt bred by the late C. H. Reade, Carnew, Co. Wicklow. Sire Loppy and Dam Silver Gilt. Winner of the Samuel Ussher Roberts Cup.
Group of Egyptians sitting on the ground surrounded by baskets with animal and building in the background.
Aswan Dam (Egypt)
Giant lock gates on the Aswan Dam in Egypt.
Wall engraved with image of person and hieroglyphs.
Fluted column in the Temple of Beit el-Wali in Nubia, Egypt. Column has hieroglyphs engraved on one side.
Abydos (Egypt : Extinct city)
Bas-relief depicting man and hieroglyphs in the Temple of Seti I in Abydos, Egypt.
Desert landscape with wall in the distance. The wall has gaps in it.
Four people standing with donkeys beside two tombs.
Wall engraved with image of people and hieroglyphs.
The Nile River and riverbank with trees in the distance.
Castles
Karanog Castle from the northwest in Nubia, Egypt.
Shrines
Rock-cut shrine at the quarry site of Gebel Silsileh, Egypt.