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The Ladder of Good Progress, First World War, c1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

The Ladder of Good Progress, First World War, c1914, (c1920). There never was a war in which the wounded were handled so perfectly. The above shows at a glance the general scheme followed, connecting the turmoil of the Continental battlefield with the calm of the British homeland. Illustrated idealised diagram indicating the stages of medical treatment following a soldier's injury on the battlefield: First Aid on field; nearest cover; ambulance wagon; dressing station; clearing hospital; ambulance train; base hospital; hospital ship; home hospital; convalescent home'. From "The Great World War - A History" Volume II, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]

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Winged scarab pectoral chain, from the tomb of Psusennes I

Winged scarab pectoral chain, from the tomb of Psusennes I. The scarab, representing the god Kheperi the rising sun, holds aloft a cartouche containing the name of the king. On the reverse is chapter 126 of the Book of the Dead calling on the gods of the solar barque of Re to protect the king. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: 21st Dynasty, 1039 - 991 BC. Place of Origin: 3rd Inter, period. Tanis w.15.5 cms. Material Size: Gold, glass, semi-precious stones. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Egyptian Museum, Cairo . Location: 42A

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Colossal statue of Akhenaten standing with arms folded holding the flail and heka scepters

Colossal statue of Akhenaten standing with arms folded holding the flail and heka scepters. The lack of genitalia is thought to be a reflection of the belief that the pahraoh was the primordial god, both a mother and father to people. The statue was erected at Karnak at the temple courtyard build by Akhenaten, next to the temple of Amun-Ra. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: pre- Amarna period, 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, c. 1365 BC . Material Size: sandstone, h = 4m. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Location 48

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