Wooden Sarcophagus, a photo from Cairo, Delta

Photographer's Note

A detailed close up shot of a wooden coffin in the old Cairo Museum, now relocated to Giza. I liked the repetition of the intricate wood notches in the outer coffin of Queen Ahmose Meritamun. The exhibit was retrieved from her tomb (TT358) at Deir el-Bahari. She was the sister and wife of Pharoah Amenhotep I. (New Kingdom, 18th dynasty, 1550-1292 BC). It was common back then for pharaohs to marry their sisters and halfsisters. Also common were physical abnormalities like club foot and cleft palate. People didn't know about inbreeding back then. Shot through glass.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_el-Bahari

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amenhotep_I

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmose-Meritamun

holmertz, ikeharel, pierrefonds, Fis2, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, adramad heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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holmertz (103660) 2022-06-15 8:28

Hello Chris,
Obviously the museum staff keep the glass clean. This is very sharp and clear and what we see of the sarcophagus is stunningly beautiful. I wonder if the face is completely stylized or if there is any actual likeness of the dead queen.
Best regards,
Gert

mkamionka (75171) 2022-06-15 9:09

Hi Chris,
When I looked at them I was exactly asking myself this question: was it behind the glass or not because you cannot actually see it. It feels so clear and sharp! But of course you answered the question already. I suppose you had to carefully select the angle to avoid the reflections.
Very well done,
M

Tue (93504) 2022-06-15 9:53

Hello Chris,
A great close-up photo of this ancient sarcophagus. The details and textures of the wood and the wood carvings are very clear here and I really like the warm colours. Well done.
Lars

Silvio1953 (222991) 2022-06-15 10:07

Ciao Chris, great view of fantastic sarcophagus, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (115596) 2022-06-15 11:16

Bonjour Chris,

Le cadrage serré met le sarcophage en évidence. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails du sarcophage. La lumière donne un bon rendu aux couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

Fis2 (171991) 2022-06-15 12:53

Witaj Chris!
A very interesting view a fragment of a wooden sarcophagus is impressive.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
A brilliant shot through the glass.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

lousat (140026) 2022-06-15 13:07

Hi Chris,another wonderful masterpiece from Cairo museum,a wooden one very well preserved,great capture very very sharp,not easy! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

COSTANTINO (117850) 2022-06-15 22:16

Hello my dearest friend
many wishes for a happy day for today
I like your description as following....
....a details close up shot of a wooden
coffin in the old Cairo Museum...
perfect result
regards
Costantino

emka (158900) 2022-06-15 23:31

Hello Chris, Excellent shot of this wooden sarcophagus of the queen. She looks like alive.
I was in Cairo Museum many years ago, I haven't been to Luxor Museum, but I have seen wonderful objects recently in British Museum, with Rosetta Stone as the most important exhibit.
Best regards MAlgo

jemaflor (148292) 2022-06-15 23:31

Hi Chris,
Well photographed, good sharpness and angle of view, interesting tone and detail, impressive face, tfs.

ifege (49505) 2022-06-16 0:26

Hi Chris
A good sharp and detailed photo of the head end.
cheers
Ian

adramad (73478) 2022-06-22 10:29

Hello Chris.
Stupendous close-up of the sarcophagus of this queen, a beautiful work in the carving of the wood with good execution also of the painting, well captured without any reflection of the glass.
Both the color and the luminosity of the photo are magnificent, highlighting the beauty and sharpness of the composition.
Very well done. I like it
Have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

macjake (98544) 2022-06-26 10:25

Hi Chris
this is another cool shot of this coffin, surprised to read that is wood. i think there's an egyptian museum/artifact exhibit coming to Vancouver very soon, i'm going to go.
very cool
cheers
Craig