Quote by Howard Carter

We were astonished by the beauty and refinement of the art displayed by the objects surpassing all we could have imagined - the impression was overwhelming.

We were astonished by the beauty and refinement of the art d

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This quote expresses the speaker's overwhelming surprise and awe at the extraordinary beauty and sophistication of the art they encountered. The objects they encountered exceeded their expectations, and the impact of the experience was so strong that it left them astonished.

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