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Manual Of Egyptian Archaeology And Guide To The Study Of Antiquities In Egypt

CHAPTER V
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In the centre we see a bunch of lotus lilies flanked by royal cartouches.

Next come two antelopes, each kneeling upon a basket; then two bouquets of papyrus; then two more scarabaei, similar to those upon the other border.

The lance-head frieze finishes it above, as on the opposite side.

The technical process is very curious.

The hieroglyphs and figures were cut out from large pieces of leather; then, under the open spaces thus left, were sewn thongs of leather of whatever colour was required for those ornaments or hieroglyphs.


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