Lantern Slide with black and white photograph of Trajan’s Kiosk on the Island of Philae. The Kiosk, erected by the Roman emperor, is referred to as ‘Pharoah’s Bed’ in the label – presumably due to its shape resembling that of a four-poster bed; it possibly gained this description through European travellers’ observations. the Kiosk – in ancient Egypt a resting place for the divine bark – is shown in a good state of preservation, with its typical Roman intercolumnae (some seem rather crudely repaired) and papyriform capitals. A ladder towards the rear (from the observer’s point of view) indicates some reparation works being in progress. A large amount of stone rubble is visible in the foreground, and two male figures, dressed in traditional Egyptian clothing are standing towards the right of the Kiosk.
The photograph is taken at an angle.
Label ‘Pharoah’s Bed at Philae’
Label at top spine missing.