{"product_id":"egyptian-swallow-relief","title":"Swallow Bird Egyptian Small Relief with Desk Stand 6.25L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Small Bird That Carried the Soul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian swallow relief\u003c\/strong\u003e honors a bird linked to the stars and the souls of the dead. It measures 3.5 in H x 6.25 in W x 0.75 in D. The resin has a hand painted stone finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original is a Ptolemaic relief from the 3rd century BC. This replica hangs on a wall or stands on the included metal desk stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin with a hand painted stone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 in H x 6.25 in W x 0.75 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanging mount and metal desk stand included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection of museum replicas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swallow relief, Egypt, Ptolemaic era, 3rd century BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e EG07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSwallows, Stars, and Spells\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Old Kingdom, around 2640 BC, swallows were associated with the stars. They were therefore linked with the soul of the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Egyptian Book of the Dead swallow spell offers advice on how to incarnate as a swallow. In the spell, the dead person declares that he is a swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Book of the Dead swallow spell promised that the dead person could go out by day. He would not be turned back at any gate of the underworld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDawn Messengers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pyramid Texts, the oldest religious texts in existence, call the swallows the stars around the everlasting pole star. Murals show swallows perched on the bow of the solar boat as messengers of dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn poetry, the swallow also announces new love, a role fit for any swallow soul bird statue. Find related designs in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/culture-egyptian-museum-replicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEgyptian Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/parastone-museum-replicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eParastone Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1 lb, the Egyptian swallow relief suits a wall, shelf, or desk. Hang it from the mount or use the desk stand. Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of damp air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePtolemaic Egypt in Brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ptolemaic era followed Alexander the Great and lasted until 30 BC. Greek rulers kept Egyptian religion and its imagery alive. A Ptolemaic swallow replica shows that old faith in a graceful bird. The Egyptian swallow relief keeps that devotion alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the swallow spell, Chapter 86 of the Book of the Dead, in translation. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ucl.ac.uk\/museums-static\/digitalegypt\/literature\/religious\/bd86.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBook of the Dead Chapter 86 - Digital Egypt, UCL\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Parastone","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192576143,"sku":"EG07","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/2e8f425e8b04606471875e66d1f78b0b.jpg?v=1777660277","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/egyptian-swallow-relief","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}