16th Century Bc Collection (#4)

Ancient Egyptian hippopotamus figurine, 16th century BC. The figurine dates from the Seventeenth Dynasty. From the Louvre Museum, Paris

Thoth as Baboon, Canopic Jar, 22nd Dynasty, c1550BC-1069 BC. Containers used to store internal organs removed from the deceaseds body during mummification

Padiuf?s False Canopic Jars, 22nd Dynasty, c1550BC-1069 BC. Containers used to store internal organs removed from the deceaseds body during mummification

Octopus Vase from Heraklion Museum, Crete, Minoan c1500 BC
Minoan Octopus Vase from Palaikastro, Crete, c1500 BC. Held with Heraklion Museum

Cretan fresco of a monkey and papyrus, 16th-14th century BC
Cretan fresco of a monkey and papyrus from the Minoan royal palace at Knossos, 16th-14th century BC

Babylonian terracotta statuette of Astarte
Terracotta statuette of Astarte/Ishtar from Susa, from the Louvres collection

Egypt, Luxor Governorate, Luxor, Necropolis of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Nakht, detail of a Fresco depicting some agricultural activities 16th Century BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Greek civilization, fresco depicting young boxers, from Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece
Greek civilization, 16th century b.C. Fresco depicting young boxers. From Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece

Greek civilization, fresco depicting priestess burning incense, from Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece
Greek civilization, 16th century b.C. Fresco depicting a priestess burning incense. From Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece. Detail, a coastal town

Egypt, Pharaoh Ahmose (circa 1550-1525 B. C ), eighteenth dynasty, canopic jar
Egypt, Pharaoh Ahmose (circa 1550-1525 B.C..), eighteenth dynasty, canopic jar 16th Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, New Kingdom, Egyptian civilization

A tombstone of Amennebi, c1550 BC (1936). Limestone. Found in the collection of the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh. Plate taken from The Art of Ancient Egypt

Idol carved from elk antler, Russian Forest Cultures, 1st half of 2nd millenium BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Wooden ushabti figurine of Mutry, Ancient Egyptian, 16th or 15th century BC. A wooden tomb figure dating from the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian limestone stele, 16th-13th century BC. Funerary stele dating from the 18th Dynasty. From the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Seated statuette of the Ancient Egyptian goddess Sekhmet, 16th-13th century BC. Portrayed with the head of a lion, Sekhmet was the goddess of war in Egyptian mythology

Hittite oxen, Turkey, c1600 BC-1350 BC. The Hittites were an Ancient Anatolian people who established an empire centered on Hattusa in north-central Anatolia around 1600 BC

Grave-slab from Mycenae, Greece, 16h Century BC. From Shaft-Grave V, Chariot and spirals, held at National Museum Aireus

Osiris Canopic Jar, 22nd Dynasty, c1550BC-1069 BC. Containers used to store internal organs removed from the deceaseds body during mummification

Anubis Canopic Jars, 22nd Dynasty, c1550BC-1069 BC. Containers used to store internal organs removed from the deceaseds body during mummification

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

Grave circle A in the citadel at Mycenae, 16th century BC
Grave circle A in the citadel at Mycenae, seen from the Lion Gate, 16th century BC

Minoan gold votive double-axe, 16th century BC
Minoan gold votive double-axe from Arkalokhori, Crete. Now at the Archaeological Museum in Iraklion, 16th century BC

Reconstruction of the Priest-King fresco at Knosssos, 17th-14th century BC
Reconstruction of the Priest-King fresco at the Minoan palace of Knosssos, 17th-14th century BC

Minoan wine press, 16th century
A Minoan wine press at Vathypetro in Crete. The grapes were pressed in the vessel on the right, and fed the juice into the left. The stone trough is for washing feet, 16th century BC

View of the Royal Minoan palace of Knossos, c. 1700-1300 BC
View of the Royal Minoan palace of Knossos from the hillside across the valley, c.1700-1300 BC

Detail of a Phoenician board for the Egyptian game of Tjan, 16th century BC
Detail of a carved ivory board for the Egyptian game of Tjan. Phoenician work from Enkomi, Cyprus, now in the British Museums collection, 16th century BC

Bronze figure of a Canaanite deity, 16th century BC
Bronze figure of a Canaanite deity wearing a conical cap, from the British Museums collection, 16th century BC

Set of Mycenaean armour with cuirrass and helm, c. 16th century BC
Set of Mycenaean armour from Dendera, composed of a bronze cuirass and boars tusk helm, c16th century BC

Mycenaen amphora with octopus design, 16th century BC
Mycenaen amphora with octopus design in palace style. From Prosymna in Greece, and in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 16th century BC

Early bronze age burial from Denmark, 16th century BC
Early bronze age burial from Denmark, of a man buried in an oak coffin which was preserved in a bog. From the National Museums collection in Copenhagen, 16th century BC

Egytian wall-painting of queen Ahmose-Nefertari, 16th century BC
Egytian wall-painting of queen Ahmose-Nefertari, the queen of Ahmose I. Found in Thebes, 16th century BC

Egyptian wall-painting of Amenhotep I, 16th century BC
Wall-painting of Amenhotep I (reigned 1526-1506 BC) from a tomb in Thebes, 16th century BC

Babylonian terracotta figure of a male musician
Terracotta figure of a male musician from Susa, from the Louvres collection

Cursive hieroglyphic script from a book of the dead, from the Louvres collection

Model soldiers from the tomb of an 18th dynasty pharoah, Ancient Egyptian, 16th-13th century BC

Granite statue of a seated Ancient Egyptian scribe, from Karnak, 17 / 18th dynasty, c1500 BC
Granite statue of a seated Ancient Egyptian scribe, from Karnak, 17/18th dynasty, c1500 BC

Funerary mask of Agamemnon, legendary king of Mycenae, c1600-c1500 BC. According to Greek mythology, Agamemnon was king of Mycenae and the leader of the Greek expedition to Troy

Bronze Sword from hoard found in Abruzzi region, Italy, 1800-1500 BC. The Bronze Age is a historical period characterized by the use of bronze, proto-writing

Faience, Glass and Ivory Playing Pieces from Egyptian Tombs, circa 1500 BC. Held at the Louvre, Paris

Queen Hatshepsut and her co-regent Pharaoh Thutmosis III, 18th Dynasty. c1503BC-1483 BC. Slab from the Temple of Hatshepsut within the Great Temple of Amun at Karnak, Egypt

HOWARD CARTER (1873-1939). English archaeologist. Carter (holding magnifying glass) and Egyptian authorities examining the mummy of Tutankhamen in its tomb, October 1925

THEBES: VALLEY OF THE KINGS. Panels from the Room of Harps from the Tomb of the Kings in Byban el Molouk, Thebes, Egypt. Color lithograph by Andre Dutertre, 19th century

HOWARD CARTER (1873-1939). English archaeologist. Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon, Howard Carter and A.R. Callender at the entrance to the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of

Nuraghe Izzana, one of the largest Nuraghic ruins in the province of Gallura, dating from 1600 BC, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Egypt, Luxor Governorate, Valley of Queens, Tomb of Khaemweset, detail of painted relief 16th Century BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Luxor Governorate, Valley of Queens, Tomb of Amenherkhepshef 16th Century BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ancient Greek Mycenaean funerary stele made of poros stone, with relief chariot scene. The spirals in the upper panel may represent waves

Gold death-masks, 16th century BC
Find from Grave IV, Grave Circle A, Mycenae, 16th century BC. Gold death-masks made of sheet metal

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"Exploring the Riches of the 16th Century BC: From Greek Frescoes to Egyptian Artifacts" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the 16th century BC. Discover ancient civilizations through remarkable artworks that have withstood the test of time. The Blue Bird fresco from Knossos, dating back to the 17th-14th century BC, transports us to Minoan Greece. Its vibrant colors and intricate details depict a scene filled with life and beauty. Another Greek civilization masterpiece is a fresco depicting a ship procession from Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini. This artwork offers glimpses into their seafaring culture and maritime traditions. Intriguingly preserved from Akrotiri as well is a fresco showcasing springtime scenes. The delicate brushstrokes capture nature's rebirth, reminding us of humanity's eternal connection with seasons. Moving eastward, we encounter Tetisheri, an Ancient Egyptian queen reigning during this period. Winifred Mabel Brunton's artistry brings her likeness alive for us today—a testament to both artistic skill and historical preservation. Returning to Greece once more, we find another fascinating fresco portraying fishermen at work on Akrotiri, Thera Island. It provides insights into their daily lives while highlighting their reliance on marine resources. A scarab artifact takes us deep into Egypt's New Kingdom under Thutmose I's reign—symbolizing power and protection within its intricate design—an emblematic piece representing this era’s beliefs. Thoth as Baboon adorns a Canopic Jar from Egypt's 22nd Dynasty—a unique blend of religious symbolism and artistic craftsmanship that honors one of Egypt’s most revered deities. Padiuf’s False Canopic Jars also hail from this dynasty—reminding us how ancient Egyptians honored their deceased by preserving vital organs inside these beautifully decorated vessels.