Cornice block dating to AD 41-68 which once formed part of a screen wall in the temple of Harendotes (Horus the Avenger) on the island of Philae on Lake Nasser Egypt. The relief represents the Baptism of Pharaoh a purification ritual that was part of Egyptian coronation ceremonies. The Ibis headed Thoth poured water over the head of the King
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Cornice block dating to AD 41-68 which once formed part of a screen wall in the temple of Harendotes (Horus the Avenger) on the island of Philae on Lake Nasser Egypt. The relief represents the Baptism of Pharaoh a purification ritual that was part of Egyptian coronation ceremonies. The Ibis headed Thoth poured water over the head of the King
Photo ID: 013208
Author: David Tipling / Birdphoto.co.uk
David Tipling / Birdphoto.co.uk
Photo size: 15.3 Mpixels (43.8 MB uncompressed) - 3237x4728 pixels (10.8x15.8 in / 27.4x40 cm at 300 ppi)
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