17th Century Bc Collection

"Exploring the Riches of the 17th Century BC: From Europe's Oldest City to Egyptian Artifacts" Step back in time to the 17th century BC

17th Century Bc Collection: The Queens bath. Knossos Palace dated to 2000 BC is considered to be Europes oldest City

The Queens bath. Knossos Palace dated to 2000 BC is considered to be Europes oldest City. Crete. Greece

17th Century Bc Collection: Plaque with Throne and Birth Name of a 13th Dynasty King, 13th Dynasty (1700-1665 BCE)

Plaque with Throne and Birth Name of a 13th Dynasty King, 13th Dynasty (1700-1665 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Throne and Birth Name of a 13th Dynasty King, 13th Dynasty (1700-1665 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Prisoner Figure (image 2 of 2), Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Prisoner Figure (image 2 of 2), Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Prisoner Figure (image 2 of 2), Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Hyksos Scarab with Foreign King's Name (image 1 of 2), 13th-16th Dynasties (1786-1569 B.C.)

Hyksos Scarab with Foreign King's Name (image 1 of 2), 13th-16th Dynasties (1786-1569 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Hyksos Scarab with Foreign King's Name (image 1 of 2), 13th-16th Dynasties (1786-1569 B.C.)

17th Century Bc Collection: Head of Hathor, 16th Dynasty (c.1665-1600 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Head of Hathor, 16th Dynasty (c.1665-1600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Head of Hathor, 16th Dynasty (c.1665-1600 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: King Mer-sekhem-re Nefer-hotep, Egypt, 13th and 14th Dynasties Middle Kingdom (1695 - 1692 BCE)

King Mer-sekhem-re Nefer-hotep, Egypt, 13th and 14th Dynasties Middle Kingdom (1695 - 1692 BCE). Creator: Unknown
King Mer-sekhem-re Nefer-hotep (image 2 of 2), Egypt, 13th and 14th Dynasties Middle Kingdom (1695 - 1692 BCE)

King Mer-sekhem-re Nefer-hotep, Egypt, 13th and 14th Dynasties Middle Kingdom (1695 - 1692 BCE). Creator: Unknown
King Mer-sekhem-re Nefer-hotep (image 1 of 2), Egypt, 13th and 14th Dynasties Middle Kingdom (1695 - 1692 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Hyksos Scarab with Foreign King's Name (image 2 of 2), 13th-16th Dynasties (1786-1569 B.C.)

Hyksos Scarab with Foreign King's Name (image 2 of 2), 13th-16th Dynasties (1786-1569 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Hyksos Scarab with Foreign King's Name (image 2 of 2), 13th-16th Dynasties (1786-1569 B.C.)

17th Century Bc Collection: Faience Scarab Depicting a Human Figure (image 1 of 2), Perhaps 12th-16th Dynasty (1991-1600 BCE)

Faience Scarab Depicting a Human Figure (image 1 of 2), Perhaps 12th-16th Dynasty (1991-1600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Faience Scarab Depicting a Human Figure (image 1 of 2), Perhaps 12th-16th Dynasty (1991-1600 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Faience Scarab Depicting a Human Figure (image 2 of 2), Perhaps 12th-16th Dynasty (1991-1600 BCE)

Faience Scarab Depicting a Human Figure (image 2 of 2), Perhaps 12th-16th Dynasty (1991-1600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Faience Scarab Depicting a Human Figure (image 2 of 2), Perhaps 12th-16th Dynasty (1991-1600 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Female Fertility Figurine, Second Intermediate Period, 1640-1532 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Female Fertility Figurine, Second Intermediate Period, 1640-1532 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Female Fertility Figurine, Second Intermediate Period, 1640-1532 BCE

17th Century Bc Collection: Minoan faience figure of a Snake Goddess, 17th century BC

Minoan faience figure of a Snake Goddess, 17th century BC
Minoan faience figure of a Snake Goddess, from the central shrine of the Minoan Royal Palace at Knossos in Crete. Her bare breats emphasise the maternal nature of the goddess

Amulet of a Female Sphinx, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasties 11-13 (about 2055-1650 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Figurine of a Seated Man, Egypt, Middle Kingdom? (about 2055-1650 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Figurine of a Seated Man, Egypt, Middle Kingdom? (about 2055-1650 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Seated Man, Egypt, Middle Kingdom? (about 2055-1650 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Palette, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13 (?) (about 1985-1650 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Palette, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13 (?) (about 1985-1650 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Palette, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13 (?) (about 1985-1650 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Cross Pattern, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period

Scarab: Cross Pattern, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Hieroglyphs (nsw-bity, Dd, anx, nb), Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasties 12-14

Scarab: Hieroglyphs (nsw-bity, Dd, anx, nb), Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasties 12-14 (about 1985-1650 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Hieroglyphs (?), Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period (

Scarab: Hieroglyphs (?), Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period (?), Dynasties 12-15 (about 1985-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Falcon Deity, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period-New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-20

Scarab: Falcon Deity, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period-New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-20 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Unlinked Scrolls and Spirals, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period

Scarab: Unlinked Scrolls and Spirals, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Central Cable (?), Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (

Scarab: Central Cable (?), Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (?), Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Scarab Beetle with Sun Disc, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period

Scarab: Scarab Beetle with Sun Disc, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Cobras Addorsed and Linked, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period

Scarab: Cobras Addorsed and Linked, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Falcon-Headed Deity with Cobra, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period-New Kingdom

Scarab: Falcon-Headed Deity with Cobra, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period-New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-19 (about 1650-1186 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Confronted Cobras with Falcon, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15

Scarab: Confronted Cobras with Falcon, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Inscription, Egypt, Middle Kingdom (about 2055-1650 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Scarab: Inscription, Egypt, Middle Kingdom (about 2055-1650 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Scarab: Inscription, Egypt, Middle Kingdom (about 2055-1650 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Title and Personal Name (?), Egypt, Middle Kingdom

Scarab: Title and Personal Name (?), Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasties 11-14 (about 2055-1650 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Title (Seal-Bearer of the King of Lower Egypt, Overseer of Sealed Goods

Scarab: Title (Seal-Bearer of the King of Lower Egypt, Overseer of Sealed Goods) and Personal Name (Har), Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties 15-17 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Antelope with Foliage Motif, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period

Scarab: Antelope with Foliage Motif, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Plaque with Cross and Rope Designs, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period

Plaque with Cross and Rope Designs, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Floral Motifs, Hieroglyphs, and Geometric Designs, Egypt

Scarab: Floral Motifs, Hieroglyphs, and Geometric Designs, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Floral Motif, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period - early New Kingdom

Scarab: Floral Motif, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period - early New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-18 (about 1650-1295 BCE)

Scarab: Hieroglyphs, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Long-Necked Creature, Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties

Scarab: Long-Necked Creature, Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period, Dynasties 12-17 (about 1985-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Head of an Official, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13 (1773-1650 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Head of an Official, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13 (1773-1650 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Head of an Official, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13 (1773-1650 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scaraboid: Face Motif on Top, Floral Designs on Base, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period

Scaraboid: Face Motif on Top, Floral Designs on Base, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scarab: Antelope with Foliage (sw. t-plant) Motif, Egypt

Scarab: Antelope with Foliage (sw. t-plant) Motif, Egypt
Scarab: Antelope with Foliage (sw.t-plant) Motif, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period - early New Kingdom, Dynasties 15-18 (about 1650-1295 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Scaraboid: Face Motif on Top; Two Figures Holding Flower on Base, Egypt

Scaraboid: Face Motif on Top; Two Figures Holding Flower on Base, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Scarab: Titles, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasties 11-14 (about 2055-1650 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Cylinder with Geometric Designs and Hieroglyphs, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period

Cylinder with Geometric Designs and Hieroglyphs, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Ring with a Scarab Bezel, Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period

Ring with a Scarab Bezel, Egypt, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period (about 1985-1550 BCE)

17th Century Bc Collection: Vessel, Early Bronze Age, ca. 1750-1500 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Vessel, Early Bronze Age, ca. 1750-1500 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Vessel, Early Bronze Age, ca. 1750-1500 B.C

17th Century Bc Collection: Textile patterns and fresco fragments from Crete, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown

Textile patterns and fresco fragments from Crete, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Textile patterns and fresco fragments from Crete, Greece, (1928). 1700-1400 B.C...Two textile patterns from the Procession Fresco at Cnossos [Knossos], about 1550-1400 B.C

17th Century Bc Collection: The Mummy case of a priestess of Ammon-Ra dating from 1600 BC, (c1935)

The Mummy case of a priestess of Ammon-Ra dating from 1600 BC, (c1935)
The Mummy case of a priestess of Ammon-Ra dating from1600 BC - From Corruptible to Incorruption, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd

17th Century Bc Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935

Sir Walter Raleigh, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618), English aristocrat, writer, poet, soldier, courtier, spy, and explorer. He is also well known for popularising tobacco in England

17th Century Bc Collection: Idol carved from elk antler, Russian Forest Cultures, 1st half of 2nd millenium BC

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

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"Exploring the Riches of the 17th Century BC: From Europe's Oldest City to Egyptian Artifacts" Step back in time to the 17th century BC, where history unfolds before our eyes. One remarkable site that stands as a testament to ancient civilization is Knossos Palace, dating back to 2000 BC and considered Europe's oldest city. The Queens Bath within its walls offers a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by royalty. Moving eastward, we delve into the fascinating world of Egypt during this era. An exquisite amulet catches our attention - a Female Sphinx from the Middle Kingdom (Dynasties 11-13), crafted between approximately 2055 and 1650 BCE. Its intricate details speak volumes about Egyptian artistry. Another captivating artifact is a figurine of a Seated Man from the same period, its creator unknown but leaving us in awe of their skillful craftsmanship. As we explore further, we encounter an enigmatic palette with uncertain origins but believed to be from Dynasty 12-13 (around 1985-1650 BCE). This mysterious piece invites speculation about its purpose and significance. Scarabs hold great importance in ancient Egyptian culture, serving as powerful symbols and protective amulets. We come across various scarab designs from different periods - one adorned with cross patterns hailing from the Second Intermediate Period; another bearing hieroglyphs representing kingship, life, stability, and lordship during Dynasties 12-14; yet another shrouded in mystery with unidentified hieroglyphs belonging to either Middle Kingdom or Second Intermediate Period. The falcon deity depicted on one scarab takes us through time as it transitions between eras - originating from the Second Intermediate Period but continuing into New Kingdom Dynasties 15-20. Unlinked scrolls and spirals adorn another scarab while central cable motifs intrigue us on yet another specimen.