DescriptionLibyan prisoner tile 02 - Pharaoh exhibit - Cleveland Museum of Art (27910077972).jpg
Faience tile depicting a Libyan prisoner, created in Egypt about 1184 to 1153 BC. Found at Tell el-Yahudiya.
Faience is a tin-based enamel used to glaze earthenware. This particular tile depicts a dark-skinned Libyan with lock of hair and bound hands. This tile was part of the throne of Ramses III; when the pharaoh was seated on the throne, he could magically control foreign lands.
to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the work
to remix – to adapt the work
Under the following conditions:
attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
share alike – If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same or compatible license as the original.