Assyrian, Egyptians and Medes costumes in pre-Christian times.

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  • Mesopotamia, High Priest, Assyrian, nobility, king, costume, clothing
    Assyrian High Priest and King.
  • Median, nobility, persia, ancient, dress
    Median nobility
  • Ancient, Egyptian, Queen, costume, fashion history
    The Great Royal Wife of the Pharaoh with noble women.
  • Ancient, Egyptian king, pharaoh, costume, history
    King of Egypt with court official and servant.

Assyrian, Egyptians and Medes Costumes in pre-Christian times.

Top row left: Dress of the Assyrian High Priest. Assyrian king. Right: Noble Medes clothing.
Bottom row left: Clothing of a noble Egyptian, Egyptian Queen and distinguished Egyptian. Right: Clothing of Egyptian court official, King (Pharaoh) and fan carrier of the king.

Source: On the history of costumes. The Munich Picture Gallery 1848 to 1898.

On the history of costumes. The Munich Picture Gallery 1848 to 1898.

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