First World War Black and White Postcard of The Sphinx at Cairo
c. 1915A sepia-coloured artistic postcard showing a side view of the Head of the Sphinx. The side profile of the head can be clearly seen as well as the plinth it sits upon. The monument sits on sand and nothing else can be seen in the background. The postcard has oil marks on its top left-hand border which show front and back and small damage to its top corners. The reverse has proforma printing and description of the image.
The Great Sphinx of Giza was carved from the bedrock of the area during the Fourth Dynasty (c. 2613–2494 BC). Ancient Egyptian sphinxes depicted the king with the body of a lion as a clear symbol of his power.
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On the reverse in machine printing “ARTISTIC POST – CARD / Serie 638 – The Cairo Postcard Trust – Cairo / Cairo – The Sphinx. / 639”
The Cairo Postcard Trust (founded in the early 20th century) is one of the most famous and trusted publishers of vintage Egyptian postcards. These highly collectible, antique photographs and artistic illustrations document the golden age of travel in Cairo, capturing historical landmarks, bustling streets, and the pyramids.
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