Framed Prints
Framed Print of Relics from Abyssinia: handle of King Theodore's seal, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Relics from Abyssinia: handle of King Theodore's seal, 1868. One of the...objects of interest and value which formed part of the spoil captured by the British army at the storming of Magdala, and which have been secured for the British Museum...It is said to have been made in England, and sent as a present by Bishop Gobat, the Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem, to King Theodore. The work on the handle of the seal, and in fact all the work, except the seal itself, is evidently European; but the style of art in which the lion of Ethiopia is executed is clearly the production of quite another school. Both this and the inscription were no doubt done at Jerusalem or in Egypt. The handle of the seal is formed of four kinds of stone - namely, lapis lazuli, blood stone, red cornelian, and white cornelian. These are clasped together by four bands of gold with chased ornament. The seal is of solid gold, richly chased. It bears an Amharic inscription: Negoosa Negyst Theodros Za Ethiopia, which is translated, King of Kings, Theodros of Ethiopia; and an Arabic inscription, Theodros Melek El-Habesh, which is, simply, Theodros, King of Habesh, or Abyssinia. We are told that the letter of Theodore to the Queen [ie Victoria] had this seal upon it'. From Illustrated London News, 1868. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38813585
Restrictions Only for Ireland and United Kingdom
Abyssinia Abyssinian Arabia Arabic Booty British Museum Carnelian Controversial Controversy Cornelian Ethiopia Ethiopia East Africa Africa Ethiopian Gemstone Hailegiorgis Kassa Holmes Richard Holmes Richard Rivington Holmes Richard Sir Holmes Sir Richard Jewel Kassa Hailegiorgis King Theodore Ii Lapis Lazuli Loot Richard Holmes Richard Rivington Holmes Seal Semi Precious Stone Semi Precious Stones Sir Richard Holmes Sir Richard Rivington Holmes Tewodros Ii Theodore Ii King Theodore Ii Negus Of Ethiopia
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 20.4cm (7.6" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
