Talatat Sanctuary of the Great Temple Acrylic Magnet
$9.95 at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Talatat blocks were used to build temples for the gods in Ancient Egypt. Sacrificial scenes were depicted on these blocks to signify the offerings given. The limestone relief seen on this magnet is incredibly intricate and telling of the society at the time. 2.5" x 3.5" acrylic magnet Talatat: sanctuary of the Great Temple Egyptian, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten, 1349–1336 B.C. Egypt, Hermopolis Limestone 22.7 x 26.9 x 3.8 cm (8 15/16 x 10 9/16 x 1 1/2 in.) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Charles…
