Hieroglyphic Wall Relief with Sobek, Temple of Kom Ombo

Cartographer / Artist: Antonio Beato (c. 1825–1906)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 7.25 × 9.2 in (18.4 × 23.4 cm)

Geographic Scope: Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Archive Catalog ID: 260

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Misc Albumen Prints Middle East

A crisp, late 19th-century albumen photograph by Antonio Beato showcasing the deeply carved hieroglyphics and the prominent figure of the crocodile-headed deity Sobek on a temple wall at Kom Ombo.

Condition: Excellent overall condition with strong contrast and rich sepia tones.. Very minor silvering in the deepest shadow areas, typical of late 19th. century albumen prints.. Unmounted sheet with clean edges and no major tears, creases, or foxing.. Verso details. Light uniform age. toning to the paper mount.. Two historical hinge/tape remnants on the upper margin from previous framing.. Pencil inscriptions "260", "Karnak", and "Shesak de la Bible" remain clear and highly legible.

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Hieroglyphic Wall Relief with Sobek, Temple of Kom Ombo

By Antonio Beato (c. 1825–1906)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Antonio Beato (c. 1825–1906) documenting Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Egypt. Measures 7.25 × 9.2 in (18.4 × 23.4 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
7.25 × 9.2 in (18.4 × 23.4 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Archive Catalog ID
260
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent overall condition with strong contrast and rich sepia tones.
  • Very minor silvering in the deepest shadow areas, typical of late 19th
  • century albumen prints.
  • Unmounted sheet with clean edges and no major tears, creases, or foxing.
  • Verso details
  • Light uniform age
  • toning to the paper mount.
  • Two historical hinge/tape remnants on the upper margin from previous framing.
  • Pencil inscriptions "260", "Karnak", and "Shesak de la Bible" remain clear and highly legible.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A crisp, late 19th-century albumen photograph by Antonio Beato showcasing the deeply carved hieroglyphics and the prominent figure of the crocodile-headed deity Sobek on a temple wall at Kom Ombo.

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