Description
xThis is an original 1923 halftone print of the Triumphal Arch and the temple of Malak-Bel, photography courtesy of F. M. Good. This Temple of the Sun was so captivating in it's own time that the Emperor of Rome, Aurelian, spent three hundred pounds' weight of gold and eighteen hundred pounds' weight of silver to repair it after his soldiers damaged it during the invasion of Palmyra.
CONDITION
This 88+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso.
- Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
- Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
- Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 6.75 inches; 23 x 17 cm
- Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
- Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: Syria, Wonder City, Holy Land, Romans, Temple, Archaeology, archeology, ancient, desert, columns, shrine, sacrifice
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