2nd Millennium Bc Collection

Schist statue of Ramses IV, circa 1165 B. C
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XX. Schist statue of Ramses IV, circa 1165 b.C

Marble statue of lyre player, from Island of Keros (Greece)
Cycladic civilization, 2nd millenium b.C. Marble statue of a lyre player. From the Island of Keros (Greece)

Bird, 2nd millenium B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Bird, 2nd millenium B.C

Female Figure, 2nd millennium B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, 2nd millennium B.C

Female Figure, 2nd millennium B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, 2nd millennium B.C

Deep Pot, c. 2000-1000 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Deep Pot, c. 2000-1000 B.C

Hoe Blade, Neolithic period, (3rd / 2nd millennium B. C. ), or early Shang dynasty (c)
Hoe Blade, Neolithic period, (3rd/2nd millennium B.C.), or early Shang dynasty (c. 1600/1045 B.C.)

Knife, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Knife, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B.C.)

Curved Dagger-Blade (ge), late Shang dynasty to Western Zhou dynasty, c. 1200-771 B. C
Curved Dagger-Blade (ge), late Shang dynasty to Western Zhou dynasty, c. 1200-771 B.C

Curved Dagger-Blade (ge), Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC), 13th-11th century B. C
Curved Dagger-Blade (ge), Shang dynasty (c.1600-1046 BC), 13th-11th century B.C

Dagger-Blade (Ge), Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B. C. ) reworked later. Creator: Unknown
Dagger-Blade (Ge), Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B.C.) reworked later

Collared Disc with Teeth, Shang dynasty (c. 1600- 1046 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Collared Disc with Teeth, Shang dynasty (c. 1600- 1046 B.C.)

Notched Disc, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Notched Disc, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B.C.)

Notched Disc, Neolithic to Shang period, c. 2000-1500 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Notched Disc, Neolithic to Shang period, c. 2000-1500 B.C

Handle-Shaped Jade, Shang period, 2nd millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Handle-Shaped Jade, Shang period, 2nd millennium B.C

Ring with Animal Mask, Neolithic period, 2nd millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Ring with Animal Mask, Neolithic period, 2nd millennium B.C

Notched and Grooved Axe, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC), late 2nd millennium B. C
Notched and Grooved Axe, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC), late 2nd millennium B.C

Notched Axe, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC), 1200-1000 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Notched Axe, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC), 1200-1000 B.C

Squarish Disk with Rounded Corners, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture, c. 3000 B. C
Squarish Disk with Rounded Corners, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture, c. 3000 B.C

Blade, Erlitou period, 1st half of 2nd millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Blade, Erlitou period, 1st half of 2nd millennium B.C

Collared Disc, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Collared Disc, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B.C.)

Oracle Bones (76 total), Shang dynasty (about 1600-1046 BC). Creator: Unknown
Oracle Bones (76 total), Shang dynasty (about 1600-1046 BC). Segments of turtle plastrons and bones of oxen, polished, burned, with carved inscriptions

Plaque, Western Zhou dynasty, c. 1045-771 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Plaque, Western Zhou dynasty, c. 1045-771 B.C

Axe, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046BC), late 2nd millennium B. C. Creator: Unknown
Axe, Shang dynasty (c.1600-1046BC), late 2nd millennium B.C

Barbed and Tanged Arrowhead, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Barbed and Tanged Arrowhead, Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B.C.)

Dagger-Blade (ge), late Shang dynasty to Western Zhou dynasty, c. 1200-771 B. C
Dagger-Blade (ge), late Shang dynasty to Western Zhou dynasty, c. 1200-771 B.C

Blade, late Neolithic period to early Shang period, c. 1600 / 1045 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Blade, late Neolithic period to early Shang period, c. 1600/1045 B.C

Birdstone, 1500 / 1000 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Birdstone, 1500/1000 B.C. Archaic, Illinois or Indiana

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF AMENOPHIS. Ruins of the temple of Amenophis, flanked by statues of Ramesses IV, at Thebes, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

Ancient Egyptian numerals, 19th century C016 / 2823
Ancient Egyptian numerals. 19th-century table showing the hieroglyphic, demotic (enchorial) and hieratic numbers used by the Ancient Egyptians during the third and second millennia BC

Quartzite statue of Amenhotep III
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Kingdom of Amenhotep III. Quartzite statue of Amenhotep III. From the Temple of Luxor

Mummy of Ramses II (about 1297-1213 b. C. ), face detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Mummy of Ramses II (about 1297-1213 b.C.). Face detail

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

Egyptian mathematical papyrus, Moscow
Egyptian mathematical papyrus. Known as the Moscow Mathematical Papyrus, this roll of papyrus is from Ancient Egypt and dates from the beginning of the 2nd millennium BC

Prehistory: Sweden, 15th-5th centuries B. C. Bronze Age. Rock carvings at Tanum (UNESCO World Heritage List)
Prehistory: Sweden - 15th-5th centuries b.C. - Bronze Age. Rock carvings at Tanum (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1994) representing a snake in front of a man

Egypt, Assiut, pleated linen tunic belonged to Nakhti
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom. Pleated linen tunic belonged to Nakhti, found folded in the shape of a package near the mummy in his tomb at Assiut

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

The 2nd millennium BC was a time of great artistic and cultural achievements. From the stunning Schist statue of Ramses IV, circa 1165 B. C. , to the mesmerizing Marble statue of a lyre player from the Island of Keros in Greece, these masterpieces showcase the creativity and skill of ancient civilizations. But it wasn't just sculptures that captivated people's attention during this period. The Deep Pot, created by an unknown artist between 2000-1000 B. C. , provides us with a glimpse into their daily lives and culinary practices. Similarly, the Hoe Blade from the Neolithic period or early Shang dynasty demonstrates their advanced agricultural techniques. Weapons also played a significant role in shaping history during this era. The Knife from the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B. C. ) showcases their craftsmanship and military prowess. Meanwhile, Dagger-Blades such as the ge-shaped one from the same dynasty or curved ones from late Shang to Western Zhou dynasties were essential tools for warfare. In addition to weapons, intricate artifacts like Collared Discs with Teeth, Collared Discs, and Notched Discs highlight their fascination with symbolism and spirituality. These objects were likely used in religious ceremonies or rituals during the prosperous reign of the Shang dynasty.