1903 Chromolithograph Valley Kings Thebes Egypt Agriculture Sow Defecation XHA3

This is an original 1903 color chromolithograph of a painting at the end of the hall of the fifth tomb in the Valley of the Kings located in Thebes, Egypt. It depicts Egyptian men sowing a field, as well as reaping it, and a small animal defecating in the bottom right.

This item is from a limited edition collection of important historical prints of Ancient Egypt produced in 1903. The edition size produced at that time was out of 1,000 and this collection of prints was numbered 763. The edition and number are not present on the individual item but rather was provided for the collection as a whole.

CONDITION

This 108+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note the small mark in the upper margin of the image.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 6.5 inches; 24 x 17 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: plow, sickle, man, crop, farming

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