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Egyptian tomb
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The lithograph shows the interior of an Egyptian tomb. Hieroglyphs and cartouches form a frame round the interior view, which is in shadows, although further inscriptions and a decorated ceiling can be seen within. At the top of the lithograph are two cartouches, flanked by two images of the goddess Maat.
Title: Egyptian tomb
Description:
The lithograph shows the interior of an Egyptian tomb.
Hieroglyphs and cartouches form a frame round the interior view, which is in shadows, although further inscriptions and a decorated ceiling can be seen within.
At the top of the lithograph are two cartouches, flanked by two images of the goddess Maat.
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