It was necessary to polish it, in order to efface the scars of point and mallet.

This was a most delicate operation, one slip of the hand, or a moment's forgetfulness, being enough to ruin the labour of many weeks.

The dexterity of the Egyptian craftsman was, however, so great that accidents rarely happened.

The Sebekemsaf of Gizeh, the colossal Rameses II.

of Luxor, challenge the closest examination.