Ceiling on the South Side of the Transverse Hall of Nakht's Offering Chapel by Lancelot Crane

Ceiling on the South Side of the Transverse Hall of Nakht's Offering Chapel 1410 BC

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natural stone pattern

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toned paper

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water colours

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geometric pattern

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tile art

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egypt

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ethnic pattern

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painting painterly

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wall painting

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layered pattern

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watercolor

This fragment of a ceiling from Nakht's Offering Chapel in Thebes, Egypt dates back to 1410 BC and is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The ceiling features intricate geometric designs in a variety of colors, including blue, red, green, and yellow. This intricate pattern was common in ancient Egyptian art, especially in decorative contexts. While the specific imagery has been lost, the ceiling provides a glimpse into the vibrant and colorful world of Ancient Egypt.

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