Bas-relief from the tomb of Ti at Saqqara, dating to around 2500 B.C., depicting ancient Egyptian boat-builders at work. Ti, a high-ranking official often referred to as a “prime minister,” served the ruling Pharaoh in nearby Memphis. The tomb walls are richly decorated with intricate and artistic carvings capturing scenes of everyday life.
•Posted or not: Not posted
•Type: Real photo postcard
•Approximate production date: Early to mid-20th century
•Publisher: Unspecified