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Chicago world's fair. Guide to the Egyptian temple of Luksor, (Thebes.) ... Chicago [1893]. Chicago World's Fair GUIDE TO THE EGYPTIAN TEMPLE OF LUKSOR, (THEBES.) FULL DESCRIPTION IN THE PAMPHLETS, AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF EGYPTOLOGICAL SOUVENIRS TO BE HAD IN THE SALESROOM. (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.) 1893. PRICE 5 CENTS. THAYER & JACKSON STATIONERY CO. Printers and Publishers , 245 AND 258 STATE STREET CHICAGO. EXTERIOR OF THE TEMPLE. Obelisk. [???] Statue of Ramses II. [???] [???] of III. [???] Statue of Ramses II. [???] Obelisk. EXTERIOR OF THE TEMPLE. Ramses II and his wife (XIX dynasty 1450 B. C.) adoring Amon-Ra in his Shrine on the shoulders of high priests and princess. WINGED DISK OF THE SUN . King Nectanebo II of 30th dynasty 650 B. C. adoring the Gods. LEFT HAND ON ENTERING THE TEMPLE. Disk of the Sun clasped by two Royal Asps wearing the Crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt. Ovals containing the names of Pharaohs chronologically arranged, from “Mena,” 1st King, downward. Symbols of “Protection of Isis,” “Stability,” and “Creation.” King Amenoph III (XVIII dynasty, 1650 B. C.) on his throne, his son Prince of Kush introducing to the King the Chiefs of the nations tributaries to Egypt; there is the Rotennu or Assyrians, Nubians, Hittites, Ethiopians, bringing tributes and gifts consisting in precious stones, gold, furniture, fans, exotic plants, chars, oxen, a horse, a lion, slaves etc. The Rehico or bird of wisdom on its nest, adoring the Star Sothis or Sirins, etc. Chicago world's fair. Guide to the Egyptian temple of Luksor, (Thebes.) ... Chicago [1893]. http://www.loc.gov/resource/ rbpe01.0180370c Tomb of Apis or Sacred Bull. Corridor. Corridor. Tomb of “Thi.” Vulture (Maut) with extended wings and statues of Osiris. The Trinity of “Amon, Maut” and “Khons.” Sacred Music. ENTRANCE TO THE TOMBS. ENTRANCE TO THE TOMBS. [???] [???] Mummy of Ramses III. (XIX dyn.) Mummy of Princess (XXI dyn.) [???] [???] Mummy of Thothmes III, (XVIII dyn.) Mummy of Hirhor (XXI dyn.) [???] [???] Mummy of Thothmes I. (XVIII dyn.) Mummy of Pinozem (XXII dyn.) [???] [???] Mummy of Ahmos I, (XVIII dyn.) [???] Mummy of Ramses II, (XIX dyn.) [???] Mummy of Seti I, (XIX dyn.) ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE. WINGED DISK OF THE SUN. King Nectanebo II of 30th dynasty adoring the Gods. Judgment scene of a guilty soul, which is put into a pig and whipped back in a boat to the earth. RIGHT HAND ON ENTERING THE TEMPLE. Disk of the Sun clasped by two Royal Asps wearing Crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt. Names of Pharaohs, chronologically arranged. Symbols of “Protection of Isis,” “Stability,” and “Creation.” Horus conducting the nations, Egyptians, Ionians, Ethiopians and Assyrians, and the good spirits annihilating the great or evil spirit. Chicago world's fair. Guide to the Egyptian temple of Luksor, (Thebes.) ... Chicago [1893]. http://www.loc.gov/resource/ rbpe01.0180370c Saloon for Selim Antiquities. The Funeral of Osiris, the goddess Isis and Nephthys weeping. The resurrection of Osiris, by the divinities president upon his body until his soul coming again on him. Judgment of a blessed soul, weighed and found “Justified.” God Osiris presides, Thoth taking note and Horus presenting the souls to the Osiris behind of which are the truth and justice. NOTICE TO VISITORS. The following articles can be bought at the Temple saleroom: 1st Tabular Guide to Temple and Mummies 5 cents 2nd Tabular Guide to Tomb of “ Thi” and “ Apis” 5 cents 3rd A complete Guide to the whole Egyptological exhibit, illustrated. Transliterations and translations of the most important inscriptions—Descriptions of the various scenes. Biographical sketches of the Pharaohs referred to in the scenes and represented by the mummies. History of the worship of the Sacred Bull and of the various Gods. The Death and Resurrection of Osiris. History of Hieroglyphic writing. A resume of the History of Egypt 50 cents 4th Egyptological Souvenirs. a).—Large memorial scarab with dedication to the World's Fair in hieroglyphics. 25 cents. b).—Small scarabs with the name “ United States of America,” Columbus,” &c. 25 cents. c).—Sphinxes with the name of Ramses II 30 cents. d).—Miniature Obelisks and statuettes, &c 30 cents. d).—Lekegian's Photographic Album containing views of the different parts of the Temple and Mummies 75 cents. Chicago world's fair. Guide to the Egyptian temple of Luksor, (Thebes.) ... Chicago [1893]. http://www.loc.gov/resource/ rbpe01.0180370c 18/37c Chicago world's fair. Guide to the Egyptian temple of Luksor, (Thebes.) ... Chicago [1893]. http://www.loc.gov/resource/ rbpe01.0180370c.