Identity area
Reference code
E. W. Lane MSS 8.12
Title
Limestone colossus of Ramesses II, Mit Rahina
Date(s)
- c. 1825-1876 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 watercolour
Context area
Name of creator
(1801-1876)
Archival history
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fallen colossal limestone statue of Ramesses II ('Abû el-Ḥol'), from the south gate of the Ptah enclosure at Mit Rahina:
- black ink, monochrome watercolour
- mounted
- 17.6 x 10 cm
- [Lane's caption on page verso, at top left corner] 'Colossal figure at Memphis' (pencil note)
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Copyright Griffith Institute, University of Oxford
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Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
- Foxing has caused discolouration around edges of mount
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Note
- TopBib iii2.836