Sir John Soane's Greatest Treasure

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The Sarcophagus of Seti I

By John H Taylor

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Sir John Soane's Greatest Treasure by John H Taylor explores the fascinating journey and significance of the sarcophagus of Pharaoh Seti I, a masterpiece from ancient Egypt that became one of Sir John Soane's most prized possessions. The book details how this artefact, with its intricate carvings and historical importance, was transported and ultimately housed in Soane's Museum, shedding light on the cultural and historical impact of such treasures and the legacy of Soane himself. It's an engaging delve into the world of artefacts and the stories they carry through time.
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You might enjoy this captivating exploration if you're fascinated by history and military artefacts. It offers an intriguing insight into the world of Sir John Soane and his remarkable collection, delivering a detailed look at Soane's most cherished artefact and its significance. This book will particularly appeal to those interested in art, archaeology, and the preservation of historical treasures.

Sir John Soane's Greatest Treasure

The first ever book about Sir John Soane's greatest treasure - one of the most important Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world - the unique sarcophagus of the Pharoah Seti I

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Sir John Soane's Greatest Treasure describes one of the most important antiquities ever found in Egypt—the beautiful calcite sarcophagus of the pharaoh Seti I. Discovered in 1817 in the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings by the flamboyant explorer Giovanni Belzoni, the sarcophagus now resides in Sir John Soane's Museum in London's Lincoln's Inn Fields.

Leading Egyptologist John H. Taylor outlines the life of Seti I, the background to the creation of the sarcophagus, the excitement surrounding its discovery, and the fascinating story of its journey to London and its acquisition by Sir John Soane. At the heart of the book is a fully illustrated interpretation of the complex imagery and hieroglyphic inscriptions which cover the delicately carved surfaces of the sarcophagus.

The book also includes an essay by Helen Dorey on the celebrations held at the Museum to welcome the arrival of the sarcophagus of Seti I in 1825. Sir John Soane's Greatest Treasure is published to mark the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the sarcophagus in 1817 and to accompany a major exhibition at Sir John Soane's Museum, opening in October 2017.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910258873

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pimpernel Press Ltd

Contributors:

Appendix by Helen Dorey

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

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African History Ancient & Classical History History & Military John H Taylor Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

John H Taylor is an Assistant Keeper in the Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan at the British Museum. His expertise focuses on funerary objects of the pharaonic period (particularly coffins), mummies and mummification. He has curated a number of exhibitions at the British Museum, including 'Journey through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead' and 'Ancient Lives, New Discoveries.' Helen Dorey is Deputy Director and Inspectress of Sir John Soane's Museum. Helen lives in London, NW2.