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06 January 2009
WW - Statue
An Egyptian statue in the British Museum. This week's entry for the Tuesday and Wednesday editions of Wordless Wednesday
There are so many treasures at the British Museum, it is overwhelming! I spend 6 hours there one day, and feel as though I didn't even scratch the surface! :o
Spooky. Very cool, but spooky. In college I studie Eqyptian life for one semester. Their death was more interested than their lives in my opinion. Their beliefs and how they handled the bodies of different classes of people. Anyway, very cool picture. Happy WW!
I am a huge fan of ancient Egyptian art, but I have to say that (as with artifacts like the Elgin marbles) I would prefer to see them in their country of origin.
I'd love to visit the museum. I've only been to the one in L.A. I watched an interesting Nat'l Geo today about Cleopatra. Interesting woman, asp and all... ~~~Blessings~~~
He is one very old dude! Surprised Egypt hasn't asked for him and all his buddies back. We have a memorable collection of Egyptian artifacts in Melbourne, including at least one mummy. :)
egyptian artifacts never lose their aura of enigma.. even after all these years... in your photo, the dark mystery still surrounds them --- literally and figuratively:)
I was fortunate enough to get to go to Egypt and Israel a few years ago and we visited several museums in both countries... the mummies at the Egyptian sites were fascinating! Thanks for sharing and happy WW!
I love Egyptian artifacts, eventually I want to decorate my house in such .
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I have heard your museum has a fantastic collection of Egyptian artifacts and well worth a visit.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW :)
My WW entries for today are at:
Pastyme With Good Companye
The Paranormal Blog
Nuttin' But
Please do stop by if you have a moment :)
Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI have long been amazed by stories of Egypt and probably seeing this statue is next to being in Egypt.
Happy new year to you and yours, Jam :)
It's sick, I know, but when I saw your photo all I could think of is Steve Martin singing King Tut. Sorry!
ReplyDeleteHe is definitely wordless -- but fascinting!!!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't thinking Egyptian when I saw it. Looked a little more Rasputin-ish to me!
ReplyDeleteCool photo though!
Thanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many treasures at the British Museum, it is overwhelming! I spend 6 hours there one day, and feel as though I didn't even scratch the surface! :o
ReplyDeleteThere is just so much to see LB, it needs lots of cisits
ReplyDeleteThat statue is a long way from home. I would love to see it one day.
ReplyDeleteHey, I know that guy. I think I went to college with him...
ReplyDeleteIt's well worth the trip Ardent
ReplyDeleteHaha feefifoto!
great shot. it's interesting, i wouldn't want it in my house though, but i hope to see it someday.
ReplyDeletehappy new year!
Looking cool and will be lovely to visit the museum with all those artifacts to view.
ReplyDeleteI think I know why museums are closed in the evenings...those artifacts look a little eerie.
That is so cool. Great shot:) Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteThat must have looked grand! even by looking at this in your photo is it already :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit :)
The face looks almost real!
ReplyDeleteSpooky. Very cool, but spooky. In college I studie Eqyptian life for one semester. Their death was more interested than their lives in my opinion. Their beliefs and how they handled the bodies of different classes of people. Anyway, very cool picture. Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteWow, nice picture. Very dramatic. :)
ReplyDeleteOh how I would love to visit the British Museum... And I love this shot. The lighting makes his face look positively about-to-say-something.
ReplyDeleteVery nice picture, Jams. Here is mine...
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Bark!!! Cool statue. Happy 2009 and Woofless Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of ancient Egyptian art, but I have to say that (as with artifacts like the Elgin marbles) I would prefer to see them in their country of origin.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Jams.
Bobbie
its face kinda gives me the willies.
ReplyDeleteMy mom went to ramsey exhibit when I was younger. I always looked at her books and wanted to go. This is a great shot.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to visit the museum. I've only been to the one in L.A. I watched an interesting Nat'l Geo today about Cleopatra. Interesting
ReplyDeletewoman, asp and all...
~~~Blessings~~~
He is one very old dude! Surprised
ReplyDeleteEgypt hasn't asked for him and all his buddies back. We have a memorable collection of Egyptian artifacts in Melbourne, including at least one mummy. :)
he is awfully quiet. :X
ReplyDeleteI do love going to museum... Nice one for wordless... Mine's up too hope you can drop by... Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteThey had funny beards !
ReplyDeleteAmazing...!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
Ancient and intimate at the same time.
ReplyDeleteegyptian artifacts never lose their aura of enigma.. even after all these years... in your photo, the dark mystery still surrounds them --- literally and figuratively:)
ReplyDeleteI was fortunate enough to get to go to Egypt and Israel a few years ago and we visited several museums in both countries... the mummies at the Egyptian sites were fascinating! Thanks for sharing and happy WW!
ReplyDeleteInteresting picture. Happy WW.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful artifact.
ReplyDeleteVery atmospheric!
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting statue. Good shot.
ReplyDeleteCool photo.
ReplyDeletegreat share!
ReplyDeleteExcellent Photo.
ReplyDeleteWill the object be returned where it originates?
Thanks everyone!
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ReplyDeleteNice photo - I find taking Museum photos quiet difficult.
ReplyDeleteHope to visit there one day
My god, those eyes seem to be looking right through you.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot.