10th Century Bc Collection (#4)

"Exploring the Riches of the 10th Century BC: From Ancient Palestine to Egypt and Beyond" Step into a time long gone, as we journey back to the 10th century BC

10th Century Bc Collection: The Ruins of Stone Carving in Ancient Ephesus, Selcuk, Izmir Province, Ionia, Turkey

The Ruins of Stone Carving in Ancient Ephesus, Selcuk, Izmir Province, Ionia, Turkey
Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, SelAzuk in Izmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic

10th Century Bc Collection: Mummy of Queen Nedjemet, wife of Herihor, face detail

Mummy of Queen Nedjemet, wife of Herihor, face detail
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Mummy of Queen Nedjemet, wife of Herihor. Face detail

10th Century Bc Collection: Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, 10th century BC

Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, 10th century BC
Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel Tsun in the form of a short-eared owl, from the Victoria and Albert Museums collection, 10th century BC

10th Century Bc Collection: Site of King Solomons Mines in the Neggu desert, 10th century BC

Site of King Solomons Mines in the Neggu desert, 10th century BC
Site of King Solomons Mines in the Neggu desert, from Solomons Pillars, 10th century BC

10th Century Bc Collection: A styrite Syrian lion-bowl, 10th century BC

A styrite Syrian lion-bowl, 10th century BC
A styrite Syrian lion-bowl, stopper for a vase that acts as a cup, from the British Museums collection, 10th century BC

10th Century Bc Collection: Egyptian gold statuettes of Osiris, Horus, and Isis

Egyptian gold statuettes of Osiris, Horus, and Isis
Gold statuettes of Osiris, Horus, and Isis, from the jewellery of King Orsokon, from the Louvres collection

10th Century Bc Collection: A commemorative stela from the Marduk Temple in Babylon

A commemorative stela from the Marduk Temple in Babylon. Although it looks like a Kudurra/boundary stone, it was in fact set up by a son in honour of his father. Both have the shaven heads of priests

10th Century Bc Collection: Statue of a Phoenician mother-goddess

Statue of a Phoenician mother-goddess holding a child seated on a throne

10th Century Bc Collection: Neo-Assyrian cylinder-seal impression

Neo-Assyrian cylinder-seal impression depicting Ahura Mazda

10th Century Bc Collection: Nesitanebtashru ploughing and reaping, c1025 BC

Nesitanebtashru ploughing and reaping, c1025 BC. From The Greenfield Papyrus (Book of the Dead of Princess Nesitanebtashru)

10th Century Bc Collection: Fresco of a hunting scene (partially restored) from Tirins, Greece, Homeric period, c1000-c700 BC

Fresco of a hunting scene (partially restored) from Tirins, Greece, Homeric period, c1000-c700 BC
Fresco of a hunting scene (partially restored) from Tirins (Tiryns), Greece, Homeric period, c1000-c700 BC

10th Century Bc Collection: King David making a burnt offering, 16th century

King David making a burnt offering, 16th century. Woodcut illustration from a 16th century Bible of a story from the Old Testament

10th Century Bc Collection: Legendary Ethiopian Queen of Sheba (10th century BC)

Legendary Ethiopian Queen of Sheba (10th century BC)
illustration of a Legendary Ethiopian Queen of Sheba (10th century BC)

10th Century Bc Collection: DAVID AND GOLIATH. Goliath, the Philistine warrior, prepares to do battle against David

DAVID AND GOLIATH. Goliath, the Philistine warrior, prepares to do battle against David (1 Samuel 17: 42-44). Woodcut, 16th century, by Jost Amman

10th Century Bc Collection: DAVID AND GOLIATH. David prepares to hurl his stone at Goliath, the Philistine warrior

DAVID AND GOLIATH. David prepares to hurl his stone at Goliath, the Philistine warrior (1 Samuel 17: 48-49). Woodcut, 16th century, by Jost Amman

10th Century Bc Collection: TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM. Building the Temple of Jerusalem under King Solomon, 10th century B

TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM. Building the Temple of Jerusalem under King Solomon, 10th century B.C. Illumination by Jean Fouquet from a 15th century French edition of Flavius Josephus Antiquities of the Jews

10th Century Bc Collection: KING DAVID (d. 973 B. C. ). King of Judah and Israel. David with the head of Goliath (I Samuel 17)

KING DAVID (d. 973 B. C. ). King of Judah and Israel. David with the head of Goliath (I Samuel 17)
KING DAVID (d. 973 B.C.). King of Judah and Israel. David with the head of Goliath (I Samuel 17: 49, 51). Wood engraving, 19th century

10th Century Bc Collection: DAVID & GOLIATH. David prepares to hurl his stone at Goliath, the Philistine warrior (1 Samuel 17)

DAVID & GOLIATH. David prepares to hurl his stone at Goliath, the Philistine warrior (1 Samuel 17)
DAVID & GOLIATH. David prepares to hurl his stone at Goliath, the Philistine warrior (1 Samuel 17: 48-49). Woodcut, 16th century, by Jost Amman

10th Century Bc Collection: DAVID & GOLIATH. Goliath, the Philistine warrior, prepares to do battle against David

DAVID & GOLIATH. Goliath, the Philistine warrior, prepares to do battle against David (1 Samuel 17: 42-44). Woodcut, 16th century, by Jost Amman

10th Century Bc Collection: Egypt, Old Thebes, Luxor, Karnak temple complex, Temple of Khonsu, Pylon

Egypt, Old Thebes, Luxor, Karnak temple complex, Temple of Khonsu, Pylon UNESCO World Heritage Site

10th Century Bc Collection: Matt-painted pitcher decorated with geometric patterns, early Iron Age

Matt-painted pitcher decorated with geometric patterns, early Iron Age, from tumuli necropolis of Dion
Greek civilization, Helladic period, 11th-8th century b.C. Matt-painted pitcher decorated with geometric patterns, early Iron Age. From the tumuli necropolis of Dion

10th Century Bc Collection: Slate funerary stele, from Caceres

Slate funerary stele, from Caceres
Prehistory, Spain, Bronze Age. Slate funerary stele. From Caceres

10th Century Bc Collection: Skyphos with geometric decoration, protogeometric period, early Iron Age

Skyphos with geometric decoration, protogeometric period, early Iron Age, from tumuli necropolis of Dion
Greek civilization, Helladic period, 11th-8th century b.C. Skyphos with geometric decoration, protogeometric period, early Iron Age. From the tumuli necropolis of Dion

10th Century Bc Collection: Italy, Venetian Atestina Civilization, Bronze figurine called Goddess of Coldevigo

Italy, Venetian Atestina Civilization, Bronze figurine called Goddess of Coldevigo
Prehistory, Italy - Paleolithic, Venetian Atestina Civilization - Bronze figurine called the " Goddess of Coldevigo"

10th Century Bc Collection: Pitcher with truncated spout, early Iron Age, from prehistoric settlement of Asseros, Lagadas

Pitcher with truncated spout, early Iron Age, from prehistoric settlement of Asseros, Lagadas, Thessaloniki
Greek civilization, Helladic period, 11th-8th century b.C. Pitcher with truncated spout, early Iron Age. From the prehistoric settlement of Asseros, Lagadas, Thessaloniki

10th Century Bc Collection: Greek civilization, Protogeometric tripod, From Kerameikos necropolis in Athens, Greece

Greek civilization, Protogeometric tripod, From Kerameikos necropolis in Athens, Greece
Greek civilization, 10th century b.C. Protogeometric tripod. From the Kerameikos necropolis in Athens, Greece

10th Century Bc Collection: Olmec civilization, Mexico, Close up of basalt colossal head, From San Lorenzo

Olmec civilization, Mexico, Close up of basalt colossal head, From San Lorenzo
Olmec civilization, Mexico, 13th-10th century b.C. Basalt colossal head. From San Lorenzo. Detail

10th Century Bc Collection: Painted limestone stele of god Apis, detail with the deceased in adoration before the Apis bull

Painted limestone stele of god Apis, detail with the deceased in adoration before the Apis bull
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Painted limestone stele Stele of god Apis from Serapeum at Memphis. Detail with the deceased in adoration before the Apis bull

10th Century Bc Collection: Letter written on papyrus and copper papyrus knife

Letter written on papyrus and copper papyrus knife
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Letter written on papyrus and copper papyrus knife. From El-Hibeh

10th Century Bc Collection: Gold necklace, detail

Gold necklace, detail
Greek civilization, 10th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold necklace, detail

10th Century Bc Collection: Gold and lapis lazuli figurines of Osiris, Horus and Isis: the triad of Osorkon, Middle Kingdom

Gold and lapis lazuli figurines of Osiris, Horus and Isis: the triad of Osorkon, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XXII
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XXII. Gold and lapislazuli figurines of Osiris, Horus and Isis:the triad of Osorkon, 970-730 b.C

10th Century Bc Collection: Egyptian civilization. Model portraying everyday scene from tomb of Meketra at Deir el-Bahari

Egyptian civilization. Model portraying everyday scene from tomb of Meketra at Deir el-Bahari
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Model portraying an everyday scene from the tomb of Meketra at Deir el-Bahari

10th Century Bc Collection: Ring with gold decoration in relief

Ring with gold decoration in relief
Greek civilization, 10th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Ring with gold decoration in relief

10th Century Bc Collection: Greek civilization, warrior on wheeled horse, statuette

Greek civilization, warrior on wheeled horse, statuette
Greek civilization, 10th century b.C. Warrior on a wheeled horse

10th Century Bc Collection: Etruscan civilization, Bronze torc. From Campese, Giglio Island, Tuscany region, Italy

Etruscan civilization, Bronze torc. From Campese, Giglio Island, Tuscany region, Italy, 10th-9th century b. c
Etruscan civilization, 10th-9th century b.C. Bronze torc. From Campese, Giglio Island, Tuscany region, Italy

10th Century Bc Collection: Egypt, Thebes, Detail from Anthropoid sarcophagus of Butehamon

Egypt, Thebes, Detail from Anthropoid sarcophagus of Butehamon (royal scribe of the Theban Necropolis) depicting the world creation, third intermediate period, twenty-first dynasty

10th Century Bc Collection: Legal text on parchment, list of witnesses during the settlement of a quarrel

Legal text on parchment, list of witnesses during the settlement of a quarrel
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Legal text on parchment, written in hieratic: list of witnesses during the settlement of a quarrel, 1000 b.C

10th Century Bc Collection: Bronze statue of Takushit, from Bubastis, Egypt, detail

Bronze statue of Takushit, from Bubastis, Egypt, detail
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Bronze statue of Takushit. From Bubastis, Egypt. Detail

10th Century Bc Collection: Funerary papyrus of Serimen, priest of Amon, detail of the creation of the world

Funerary papyrus of Serimen, priest of Amon, detail of the creation of the world, separation of Geb and Nut
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Funerary papyrus of Serimen priest of Amon (1069-945 b.C.). Detail of the creation of the world: separation of Geb and Nut

10th Century Bc Collection: Gold sandals of Sheshanq from Tanis

Gold sandals of Sheshanq from Tanis
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII. Gold sandals of Sheshanq. From Tanis

10th Century Bc Collection: Decorative wooden component: goddess Isis protecting a king who is offering the neb sign

Decorative wooden component: goddess Isis protecting a king who is offering the neb sign
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXIII. Decorative wooden component: goddess Isis protecting a king who is offering the " neb" sign

10th Century Bc Collection: Blackish clay bowl, Ausones, Italic civilization

Blackish clay bowl, Ausones, Italic civilization
Italic civilizations, Ausones, 10th-9th century b.C. Blackish clay bowl

10th Century Bc Collection: PBIB2A-00036

PBIB2A-00036
David picking a stone with which to fight Goliath, a huge Philistine warrior. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Exploring the Riches of the 10th Century BC: From Ancient Palestine to Egypt and Beyond" Step into a time long gone, as we journey back to the 10th century BC. This captivating era unveils a tapestry of civilizations, each leaving behind remarkable artifacts that tell their unique stories. Let's begin our adventure with a map showcasing the ancient kingdoms of Judah and Israel in Palestine. Witness how these lands were divided, shaping history for centuries to come. Next, we delve into the mysteries of Ancient Egypt during its Third Intermediate Period. Behold the exquisite coffin of Nesi-pa-her-hat, an artifact that encapsulates the grandeur and spirituality of this ancient civilization. Moving on, we encounter relics from China's Western Zhou dynasty. A bucket with a swing handle takes us back to this period's innovative craftsmanship while offering insights into daily life over 3, 000 years ago. The pot with spout invites contemplation about its purpose and origin—a testament to human ingenuity transcending time and space. Alongside it stands a female figurine adorned with an elegant topknot—an enigmatic representation waiting for interpretation. Our exploration continues as we stumble upon a handle shaped like an animal head—perhaps symbolizing strength or protection? Nearby lies a partial figure depicting pregnancy—a poignant reminder of life's eternal cycle. A smiling figurine captures our attention next—its jovial expression hinting at joyous moments shared by people who lived thousands of years before us. Meanwhile, deep pots reveal culinary traditions passed down through generations across cultures worldwide. Intriguingly covered food containers from China's Western Zhou dynasty offer glimpses into feasts enjoyed during mid-10th century BC—their contents lost but their beauty preserved throughout millennia. As our journey nears its end, we uncover two extraordinary pieces: a plaque intricately designed with dragons—a symbol often associated with power—and a pendant disc, both hailing from the Western Zhou period.