#stonemason

[sunshinesandstonecoast]

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#Stonemason

[brooklynmuseum]

This week’s Dig Diary will be mostly about restoring the column in the Mut Temple’s East Porch. The work is painstaking and requires skill and concentration, as you can in the faces of Abdel Aziz and Mohamed Jad. But we’re getting a bit ahead of ourselves.

Last week we showed you the fallen column in the East Porch. We eventually had to move the column drums to excavate beneath them, so this is how the area looked until this year.

On January 30, Mr. Sa’adi Zahi Abdullah, head of restoration for Luxor/Upper Egypt (left); and Mr. Mohamed Jad Ahmed Jad, head of restoration for Karnak (beside Sa’adi), came to the site to study the column to see if restoring them was feasible. They agreed it could be done and have undertaken the project.

First we had to remove the fragmentary column drum from the base and clean up the area around it so that the restoration work could begin. Like many ancient Egypt columns, the base is made of two semi-circular blocks, which are easier to deal with than large, round ones.

The lowest column drum in the East Porch is missing, so new rectangular stone blocks were brought in from East Karnak. (We thank Mustapha Saghir, SCA Director for Karnak, for making this stone available to us.) On Sunday morning, a truck brought the stone to the precinct gate, but from there it had to be wheeled in by hand.

Master stonemason Sayid Ahmed Mohamed Sebbak and his assistant use both an electric saw and a hammer to rough-cut the blocks to approximately the right size. Then Sayid used a string and pen to scribe the diameter of the finished block.

Using only a heavy, toothed chisel, Sayyid shaped the rough block into a precise semi-circle. This is all done by eye. With the right angle (leaning against the block) he makes sure that the corner where the straight edge of the block meets the top and bottom is precisely 90°. Modern Egyptian stonemasons are every bit as skilled as their ancient counterparts.

By noon on Sunday, both halves of the new column drum were in place and Sayid was almost ready with the first stone of the next course. The blocks are lifted into position using a siba: a winch supported by a metal framework along with the blocks can be moved.

By the end of the day on Monday the second new column drum was in place. Getting the first of the ancient column drums up was more of a challenge as it probably weighs a couple of tons and is not exactly easy to move. In fact, it was so heavy that the siba had to be reinforced by another metal bar, being held in place by one of the workmen.

By now the column was too tall for the siba, so on Tuesday the conservators and workers built a scaffold to lift the remaining blocks. The third ancient block went up on Wednesday morning.

And the fourth block was lifted into position on Wednesday afternoon after we had left for the day. We thank Abdel Aziz for this photograph of the block being lowered into place. As you can see, some of the blocks are quite damaged. They will be repaired once all the column drums are up.

While all this was going on, the digging continued. In the north square, Mamdouh has cleared all the limestone rubble and we can now definitely confirm that we have a sphinx base. You are looking northeast across the square as it was on Thursday afternoon. The sphinx base is clear, and we have later sandstone paving in the southeast corner and just to the west of the limestone. A second patch of limestone is appearing in the northwest corner of the square, but we don’t know what it is yet.

Ayman has cleared the corridor for much of its length, as you can see in this view to the east. Regrettably no paving or flooring is preserved, the whole space being filled with broken sandstone and limestone blocks, some decorated but most not.

Jaap is holding one of the blocks from the corridor, showing the lower part of a face. He and Richard are discussing the sculpture’s date; they have not come up with a decision yet.

This is the view of Karnak that we see every day as we walk to work along the avenue of rams. The whole expanse of Karnak is now visible, from the First Pylon on the left to the southeast corner of the enclosure (just out of the shot – sorry). It’s a spectacular view!

Posted by Richard Fazzini and Mary McKercher

#Brooklyn Museum #brooklyn #museum #MutDig #BkMMutDig #Mut #dig #temple #BkMEgyptianArt #Egypt #excavation #egyptian art #archaeology #stonemason #sphinx

[orchid-151]

I don't know why but I just love seeing Mason beat people up with his hammer ::3

As a stonemason I think the hammer is his most useful tool.... Here are a few of the known times he's used to hammer to hurt someone 🤣

#minecraft oc #Mason #stonemason #villagers #minecraft villagers #minecraft #all the recorded times he used a hammer

[the-land-of-women]

#female stonemasons #stonemason #radfem safe

[hauscollective]

Blue Steel Random Wall Cladding supplied by us and laid by @blockandstoneworkcreations. Jasmine gives it the paw of approval 🐾 #stonewalling #stone #naturalstone #stonecladding #naturalstonetiles #architecture #stonemason #architecturedesign #buildingdesign #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #interiordesign #interiordecoration #architecturedesign #featurestone #naturalstonecladding https://www.instagram.com/p/CoBu4y2vHJI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#stonewalling #stone #naturalstone #stonecladding #naturalstonetiles #architecture #stonemason #architecturedesign #buildingdesign #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #interiordesign #interiordecoration #featurestone #naturalstonecladding

[faradaysketches]

Stone Mason at York Minster. March 2022

I had a long chat with him. They check the stone (from Tadcaster) by knocking it to listen if it sounds hollow. One colleague was chiseling for 6 weeks before he discovered the stone was hollow and had to start from scratch. This piece will be a pedestal for a sculpture of Queen Elisabeth on the main facade. I've just noticed that I've spelt Masons wrong! It's always risky drawing fonts that they look right but the word won't be spelt correctly. I'm surprised this sketch got this far with me noticing.

#stonemason #york #york minster #steve faraday #urban sketch #ink drawing #illustration #on location #fineliner #usk #urbansketchers #ink sketch

[apenitentialprayer]

Each blow of the hammer on the chisel can only produce one cruel mark at a time, and the stone struck by repeated blows cannot know nor see the form produced by them. It only feels that it is being diminished, filed, cut, and altered by the chisel. And a stone that is destined to become a crucifix or a statue without knowing it, if it were asked, “What is happening to you?” would reply if it could speak, "Do not ask me, I only know one thing, and that is to remain immovable in the hands of my master, to love him, and to endure all that he inflicts upon me. As for the end for which I am destined, it is his business to understand how it is to be accomplished; I am as ignorant of what he is doing as I am of what I am destined to become; all I know is that his work is the best, and the most perfect that could be, and I receive each blow of the chisel as the most excellent thing that could happen to me, although to tell the truth, each blow, in my opinion, causes the idea of ruin, destruction, and disfigurement. But that is not my affair; content with the present moment, I think of nothing but my duty, and I enjoy the work of this clever master without knowing or occupying myself about it.” Allow God to act, and abandon yourself to Him. Let the chisel performance office, the needle do its work. Let the brush of the artist cover the canvas with many tints which only have the appearance of daubs. Correspond with all these divine operations by simple and constant submission, a forgiveness of self, and an assiduous application to duty.

- Jean-Pierre de Caussade, S.J. (The Sacrament of the Present Moment: A Spiritual Manifesto Reminding Us that it is Only in God that We Live, Move, and Have Our Being, 2.2.6)

#Christianity #Catholicism #submission #humility #kenosis #sanctification #The Sacrament of the Present Moment #stonemason #parables

[lennoxmasonry]

We have had such an incredibly busy and productive year that it's been difficult to find the time to post some photos of the amazing projects that we've had the pleasure to work on throughout Victoria, BC this year. And we still have many projects yet to complete before the year ends. But we wanted to take this moment to thank all of the residents and businesses within Victoria for their continued support and to extend a much needed reminder to slow down and smell the latte. Enjoy your weekend everybody! #latte #Masonry #MasonryContractor #MasonryCompany #LennoxMasonry #VictoriaBC #Stone #Stonemason #Stonemasonry #Stonework #Brick #Brickwork #VancouverIsland #ChimneyRepairs #ChimneyRebuilds #HeritageRestoration (at Victoria, BC, Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjLYQ6up8jv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#latte #masonry #masonrycontractor #masonrycompany #lennoxmasonry #victoriabc #stone #stonemason #stonemasonry #stonework #brick #brickwork #vancouverisland #chimneyrepairs #chimneyrebuilds #heritagerestoration

[twelvewp]

Son of a (stone mason) countertop maker (working with marble). Khan al Khalili market. Cairo, Egypt.

February, 1992

PlusX Pan film

#cairo #khan al khalili #market #Egypt #maker #stonemason

[large-frog]

#cinder block #cinder #block #stone masonry #stonemason #drama #transgender

[sunshinesandstonecoast]

From Concept to Creation: Collaborate with Skilled Stonemasons on the Sunshine Coast

Unveiling the Craftsmanship of Stone Masons on the Sunshine Coast

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The Collaborative Process: Bringing Ideas to Life

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Conclusion: Elevate Your Space with Stone Masonry

In a world where mass-produced materials dominate the landscape, the art of stone masonry stands out as a beacon of authenticity and craftsmanship. Collaborating with skilled stone masons on the Sunshine Coast offers a unique opportunity to elevate your space with timeless beauty and enduring quality. From concept to creation, let us embark on a journey to transform your vision into a masterpiece carved in stone.

#stonemason #stone mason sunshine coast

[aginggravestones]

Hannah Nelson, 2011 & 2023

#graveyard #death cw #gravestone #cemeteries #memorials #cemetery #grave #stonemason #signature #signed #stonemason signature #it won’t let me link her but she’s in Pond Cemetery Lakeville MA

[craneca]

This guy is amazing!

#charliegee #stonemason #finecraftsman #cathedralstonemason #craneca #Instagram

[stonemasnory99]

Farm houses of 3 numbers work have started, stone masonry work has started above the plinth level. . . . . #stonemasnoryindia #stonewalls #stonemason #stayathome #stonehouse #stayathome #stonepassion . . #civilengg #civil_engineering #civilingeneering #civilconstruction #architect #architectsofindia (at Navsari, Gujarat) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpEb9SEPVzD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#stonemasnoryindia #stonewalls #stonemason #stayathome #stonehouse #stonepassion #civilengg #civil_engineering #civilingeneering #civilconstruction #architect #architectsofindia

[hauscollective]

Blue Steel Random Wall Cladding supplied by us and laid by @blockandstoneworkcreations. Jasmine gives it the paw of approval 🐾 #stonewalling #stone #naturalstone #stonecladding #naturalstonetiles #architecture #stonemason #architecturedesign #buildingdesign #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #interiordesign #interiordecoration #architecturedesign #featurestone #naturalstonecladding https://www.instagram.com/p/CoBu4y2vHJI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#stonewalling #stone #naturalstone #stonecladding #naturalstonetiles #architecture #stonemason #architecturedesign #buildingdesign #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #interiordesign #interiordecoration #featurestone #naturalstonecladding

[anyextee]

Exploring the ancient Egyptian stone quarry on Seheil Island, not far from the Unfinished Obelisk in the Aswan Quarry. Quarry marks and hieroglyphs everywhere! 😱 Absolutely blown away. #aswan #stonequarry #granite #basalt #quarry #ancientegypt #stonemason #mason #rosicrucian #nubian #elephantine #ancienthistory #ancientcivilization (at Sehel Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1p-zdLvMl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#aswan #stonequarry #granite #basalt #quarry #ancientegypt #stonemason #mason #rosicrucian #nubian #elephantine #ancienthistory #ancientcivilization