1904 Chromolithograph Human Nude Ba-Bird Death Egypt Bas Relief Stone Wood XHA4

This is an original 1904 chromolithograph depicting fragments of painted artifacts in stone and wood. The two birds with human faces flanking the center human figure are Ba-birds, who were associated with the souls of the deceased.

This item is from a limited edition collection of important historical prints of Ancient Egypt produced in 1904. 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 107+ 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 that there are some small specks of the original ink on the item which are not visible in the digital image.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 6.5 inches; 23 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: archeology, human, man

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