Alabaster pyramidion, Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha (The Alabaster Mosque)
Country
Egypt
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Object detail
Description
An alabaster pyramidion, small in size and polished, with a flat top and chipped base. The colouration is mostly white with bands of cream and yellow.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian alabaster fragment
Production place
Measurements
L37mm x W48mm x D30mm
Media/Materials description
Calcite. Also known as alabaster or travertine
History and use
This shaped and polished piece of 'Egyptian Alabaster' (calcite) is said to be from 'The Tombs of the Queens at Luxor'. This piece was polished and formed into a pleasing shape for sale in the 1900's antiquities market.
The Valley of the Queens, situated on the Western bank at Thebes (Luxor) contains the tombs of royal wives and their children. The tombs are made up of a small antechambeer leading to a narrow corridor, which in turn leads to the burial chamber. The largest and most lavishly decorated tomb is that of Nefertari, the favoured wife of Pharoah Ramesses II.
The Valley of the Queens, situated on the Western bank at Thebes (Luxor) contains the tombs of royal wives and their children. The tombs are made up of a small antechambeer leading to a narrow corridor, which in turn leads to the burial chamber. The largest and most lavishly decorated tomb is that of Nefertari, the favoured wife of Pharoah Ramesses II.
Registration number
H725
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