12th Century Bc Collection (#4)

Roma - Sepulchal pyramid of Caius Caestius - Gate of Saint Paul on the Ostia road, 1910. The Pyramid of Cestius built for Gaius Cestius, in c12th century BC, is an ancient pyramid in Rome, Italy

Bronze Ho (Wine Vessel) - Shang-Yin Dynasty, c1766 to 1122 BC, (1936). The Tang dynasty was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

Head of the mummy of Rameses III, Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 20th Dynasty, c1156 BC (1926). Rameses III ruled Egypt from 1187 until 1156 BC

Rameses III, Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 20th Dynasty, 12th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel Brunton
Rameses III, Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 20th Dynasty, 12th century BC (1926). Rameses III ruled Egypt from 1187 until 1156 BC

Sarcophagus and burial chamber of Rameses VI, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Sarcophagus and burial chamber of Rameses VI, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, c1890. Rameses VI was the fifth ruler of the Twentieth dynasty of Egypt. He reigned from 1145 to 1137 BC

The ruins of the Palace of Rameses III, Medinet Habu, Upper Egypt, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Babylonian boundary-stone (kudurru) of the time of King Nebuchadnezzar I of Babylon, c1125-1104 BC
Babylonian boundary-stone (kudurru) of the time of King Nebuchadnezzar I of Babylon, about 1125-1104 BC. From Sippar, southern Iraq

Bronze Age Swords from Bavaria, South Germany 12th-8th century BC
Bronze Age Swords from Bavaria, South Germany, 12th- 8th century BC

Ivory Mirror Handle from Enkomi, Cyprus, Bronze Age, c1200BC-c1100 BC. Warrior and Griffin Fighting. British Museum

Egyptian Shabti-Box, Anubis. Thoth, Osiris, New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty, c1189 BC-1077BC. The ushabti (also called shabti or shawabti)

EGYPT: MEDINET HABU. A young man looking through a hole in a wall covered with inscriptions at Medinet Habu, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: MEDINET HABU. Bas-relief on the Medinet Habu temple, the mortuary temple of Ramesses III, at Medinet Habu, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

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Pharaoh Ramses III. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Egypt, Deir el-Medina, Stele dedicated to the Qetesh goddess by the scribe Ramose, nineteenth dynasty 13th-12th Century B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), New Kingdom, Egyptian art

Fresco depicting hunting scene, from Tiryns, Greece
Greek-Mycenaean civilization, 12th century b.C. Fresco depicting a hunting scene. From Tiryns, Greece

Cyprus, Bronze statue of horned gods from shrine of Enkomi
Greek civilization, 12th century b.C. Bronze statue of horned gods. From the shrine of Enkomi, Cyprus

Amenemope and Female, Egyptian, 19th Dynasty. Figurine, Berlin Museum, Egyptian Antiquities

Shabti figure of Ramesses IV, Egyptian, 20th Dynasty. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Horus falcon from Thebes, Egypt, 13th-12th century BC
Horus falcon from Thebes, Egypt, 19th Dynasty. Horus falcon from Thebes, Egypt, 13th-12th century BC. This painted wooden figure of the god Horus dates from the 19th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt

Statue of an Ancient Egyptian official and his wife, 13th-12th century BC. From the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Head of Anubis, 13th-12th century BC. Anubis was the jackal-headed god of the dead in Egyptian mythology. This head dates from the 19th Dynasty. Located in the Louvre, Paris

Ancient Egyptian funerary figurine, 13th-12th century BC. Figurine dating from the 19th Dynasty. Located in the Louvre, Paris

Statue of Rameses III, Egypt. Rameses portrayed as the god Osiris, flanked by the falcon-headed god Horus and the jackal-headed god Anubis. Rameses III ruled Egypt from 1187 until 1156 BC

Entrance to the Temple of Medinet Habu, Egypt, 20th Century. The mortuary temple of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses III, built in the 12th century BC

Entrance to the Temple of Ramses III, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: GF Weston
Entrance to the Temple of Ramses III, Egypt, 19th century. Rameses III ruled Egypt from 1187 until 1156 BC. He is regarded as the last great Pharaoh of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

Medinet Abou, Thebes, 8th December 1832, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Louis Haghe
Medinet Abou, Thebes, 8th December 1832, Egypt, 19th century. The mortuary temple of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses III, built in the 12th century BC. From Egypt and Nubia (Volume 2)

Medinet Abou, Thebes, 5th December 1832, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Louis Haghe
Medinet Abou, Thebes, 5th December 1832, Egypt, 19th century. The mortuary temple of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses III, built in the 12th century BC

Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel, late Shang Dynasty 12th-11th century BC. Spouted ritual wine vessel (guang). The Shang dynasty is the earliest dynasty of traditional Chinese history supported by

Bronze Swords and Shield from Bavaria. South Germany, 12th-8th century BC

Hilts of Bronze Swords from South Bavaria, Germany, 12th-8th century BC

Minoan Sacred Dance, Palaikastro, Eastern Crete, Post-Palatial Period, c1400BC- c1100 BC. Archeaeological Museum, Heraklion

Minoan Bulls Head, Bronze Age, Greece, c2600-c1100 BC. Painted terracotta, Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Bronze Mycenaean Armour from Dedra, Greece, c16th century BC-c12th century BC. Bronze Cuiras

Chinese bronze ritual vessel, 12th century BC
Detail of a Shang Dynasty Chinese bronze ritual vessel, showing a rams head. From the British Museums collection, 12th century BC

Chinese bronze libation vessel, 12th century BC
Shang dynasty Chinese bronze Chueh libation vessel, from the Victoria and Albert Museums collections collection, 12th century BC

Kudurru (boundary stone) of Nazimatrut-Tash, taken from Babylon to Susa c. 12th century BC, from the Louvres collection

Painted relief, temple of Rameses III, Medinet Habu, Egypt, 12th century BC. Amon-Ra, Egyptian god, (left) and Rameses III (ruled 1187-1156 BC), second king of the 20th dynasty

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"Exploring the Riches of the 12th Century BC: From Egypt to Babylon and Beyond" Step back in time to the 12th century BC, a period filled with captivating artifacts that offer glimpses into ancient civilizations. In Deir el-Medina, Egypt, marvel at the exquisite statuary group representing Pharaoh Ramesses II and his wife Nefertari. These masterpieces transport us to a bygone era when their reign flourished between circa 1279-1213 B. C. Delve deeper into Egyptian history as you encounter a schist statue of Ramses IV from around 1165 B. C. , showcasing the artistic prowess of this era. Nearby, an intriguing wine vessel known as KU takes us on a journey spanning from the 12th to the 3rd century BC, revealing how libations played a significant role in ancient rituals. Venturing beyond Egypt's borders, discover an Egyptian Shabti-Box adorned with depictions of Anubis, Thoth, and Osiris. This treasure hails from New Kingdom's vibrant period during the 20th Dynasty (c1189 BC-1077BC), serving as guardians for eternity. Traveling further eastward brings us to Babylon where we encounter a kudurru or boundary-stone dating back to King Nebuchadnezzar I's reign (c1125-1104 BC). This artifact offers insights into land ownership practices and religious beliefs prevalent during this time. Returning once again to Egypt but shifting our focus towards historical events depicted in artistry; witness Pharaoh Ramses III triumphantly returning with prisoners captured around ca. 1180 BC at Mediet Habu temple complex—an awe-inspiring testament to military might. Transitioning now towards decorative objects from different regions within this timeframe; admire an enigmatic bowl crafted during Late Bronze Age (about1450-1200 BCE), its creator lost to the sands of time.