Ancient Egyptian Collection

The Hypaethral Temple at Philae, called the Bed of Pharaoh, Egypt, 1849. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 2, by David Roberts

Tetisheri, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 17th dynasty, 16th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel Brunton
Tetisheri, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 17th dynasty, 16th century BC (1926). Tetisheri was the queen consort of Senakhtenre Tao I, the seventh pharaoh of the 17th dynasty

Pyramids along the Nile
Pyramids at Gizeh, with dhows on the Nile River in Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Egyptian deities separating night and day
Ancient Egyptian deities Shu separating Sibu and Nuit. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a painting on a mummy-case

Illustration of ancient Egyptian god Horus holding key of life (ankh)

Book of the Dead
Detail from the Book of the Dead of Cesmedhed khonsu, Amons (Amun) musician. Properly called the " Spells of Coming (or Going)

Sun-god Ra on his daily journey, ancient Egypt
Sun-god Ra embarking for his daily journey through Egypt. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of ancient Egyptian art

Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. A plate from Egypt and Nubia, engraved by Louis Haghe. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River, Aswan, Egypt, Africa

Statue of King Ikhenaton, 18th Dynasty
1702981 Statue of King Ikhenaton, 18th Dynasty by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); (add.info.: Statue of king Ikhenaton, 18th Dynasty)

Spoon in the form of a nude girl swimming with a rectangular basin in front of her, c
1216367 Spoon in the form of a nude girl swimming with a rectangular basin in front of her, c.900-300 BC (faience) by Egyptian; length: 11 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1845. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

Portrait of a youth in a gold wreath, Fayum mummy portrait, Romano-Egyptian, early 2nd century. Such portraits were apparently kept at home during the subjects lifetime

Great Sphinx Head in Profile, 18th century. Artist: Tuscher Hafniae
Great Sphinx Head in Profile, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Schuster Gallery

Hieroglyphs in the notebook of Jean-Francois Champollion, c1806-1832. Artist: Jean-Francois Champollion
Hieroglyphs in the notebook of Jean-Francois Champollion, c1806-1832. Research on the system of the Egyptian hieroglyphs by Jean Francois Champollion, the translator of the Rosetta Stone

Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1

Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836. Artist: David Roberts
Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836. The reign of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II (ruled 1279-1213 BC)

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, c19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, 19th century. A plate from Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Pharos, the lighthouse of ancient Alexandria
Harbor and lighthouse of ancient Alexandria, a great center of Hellenistic culture and trade. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Egypt, The eye of Horus, Wall painting, fresco, mural, Tomb of Sennufer, 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, Thebes
3476174 Ancient Egypt, The eye of Horus, Wall painting, fresco, mural, Tomb of Sennufer, 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, Thebes, Luxor (photo) by Egyptian; (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, The eye of Horus)

Tiy, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 18th dynasty, 14th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel Brunton
Tiy, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 18th dynasty, 14th century BC (1926). Tiye was the wife of Amenhotep III and the mother of Akhenaten

Wall paintings in the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt

Egyptian creation myth. 19th-century artwork of a story from the Egyptian creation myths from the third and second millennia BC

Battle of Actium, 31 BC
Sea battle of Actium, in which Octavius defeated Antony and Cleopatra, 31 BC. Hand colored wodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Egyptian agriculture
Farmers plowing, sowing, and harvesting grain in ancient Egypt. Engraving with a watercolor wash

Great temple at Thebes, ancient Egypt
Great temple at Thebes in ancient Egypt, restored view. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Great temple at Karnak, site of Egyptian Thebes
Ruins of the great temple at Karnak, site of the city of Thebes in ancient Egypt. Color lithograph reproduction of an early 20th-century illustration

The Fumigation of Osiris, the Book of the Dead of Neb-Qued, Egyptian, 19th Dynasty. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, c1550 BC
Detail of the Rhind mathematical papyrus, showing mathematical problems, from Thebes, Egypt, End of the Second Intermediate Period, c1550 BC

A garden pool: fragment of wall painting, Egyptian, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Tomb painting of a pool full of ducks, lotus flowers and tilapia fish; papyrus grows along the edge

Camels pass in front of the pyramids at Giza, Egypt

Nefertiti, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 18th dynasty, 14th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel Brunton
Nefertiti, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 18th dynasty, 14th century BC (1926). Nefertiti was the wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaten and was a supporter of his worship of the sun god

Illustration of interior of the Great Pyramid, Giza, Egypt

Geese, detail of a panel from the Mastaba of Itet, wife of Nefermaat
LRI3598543 Geese, detail of a panel from the Mastaba of Itet, wife of Nefermaat, Meidoum (painted limestone) by Egyptian; length: 173 cm; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Looking down on the island of Philae and its temples, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Looking down on the island of Philae and its temples, Egypt, 1905. Over on the right is the square kiosk which the natives call Pharaohs Bed; it has no roof and never was finished

View of the antechamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The tomb of the 18th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC)

Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC. Though a standard subject for a Theban tomb painting, this banquet scene is one of the finest examples

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Moise sauve des eaux - The Finding of Moses par Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904)
FIA5405306 Moise sauve des eaux - The Finding of Moses par Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904). Oil on canvas, size : 152, 4x114, 1887, Collection Perez Simon, Mexico by Goodall

The Egyptian god Averrunco, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278248 The Egyptian god Averrunco, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Egyptian god Averrunco, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

Karnak temple, c.1910 (print)
7292891 Karnak temple, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. The obelisk of queen Makere in the Karnak temple complex. Postcard, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Monument of Amenemone, Western Thebes, 19th dynasty, reign of Ramses II (granodiorite)
6384162 Monument of Amenemone, Western Thebes, 19th dynasty, reign of Ramses II (granodiorite); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Monument of Amenemone)

Fragment of the case of the sarcophagus of Pairkap, 404-343 BC, Borgia collection (granodiorite)
6384158 Fragment of the case of the sarcophagus of Pairkap, 404-343 BC, Borgia collection (granodiorite); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Statue of Osiris Chronocrator, Sciarra collection, lunense marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy
6384475 Statue of Osiris Chronocrator, Sciarra collection, lunense marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

Bust of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti, painted limestone, 14th century BC
AIS5337357 Bust of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti, painted limestone, 14th century BC.; Neues Museum, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Bust of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti (1353-1336 BC)

The Sphinx and, in the background, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Cairo, El Giza
3561957 The Sphinx and, in the background, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Cairo, El Giza by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1885-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 2630-2510 a. C)

Aida, by Verdi, 1879 (sketch)
8698381 Aida, by Verdi, 1879 (sketch) by Lacroix, Eugene (1858-1950); Bibliotheque-Musee de l'Opera Garnier, Paris, France; (add.info.: Music)

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"Journey through Ancient Egypt: Unveiling the Mysteries of a Timeless Civilization" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt. Along the majestic Nile, towering pyramids stand as testaments to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. These monumental structures, built as tombs for pharaohs, continue to awe and inspire visitors from around the world. Intricate illustrations depict Horus, an ancient Egyptian god, holding the key of life known as ankh. This symbol represents eternal life and serves as a reminder of the spiritual beliefs that shaped this civilization. Egyptian deities were believed to separate night from day, ensuring harmony in their cosmic realm. Their divine presence can still be felt today through mesmerizing wall paintings found within Tutankhamun's tomb in Luxor's Valley of the Kings. The Book of the Dead offers insights into ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and afterlife, and is a guidebook filled with spells and rituals meant to assist souls on their journey into eternity. Witness Ra, the sun-god embarking on his daily voyage across the sky. The Egyptians revered him as a powerful deity who brought light and warmth to their land. Delve deeper into everyday life with artifacts like a spoon crafted in the form of a nude girl swimming beside a rectangular basin—a testament to artistic craftsmanship that celebrated beauty even in mundane objects. Marvel at Queen Tiy's regal portrait from 14th century BC—an exquisite representation by artist Winifred Mabel Brunton that captures her grace and power. Tetisheri, another queen from centuries before, is also immortalized through artistry that transcends time. Hieroglyphs inscribed within Jean-Francois Champollion's notebook reveal his groundbreaking decipherment efforts—unlocking Egypt's written language after centuries shrouded in mystery. Pharos stands tall amidst Alexandria’s history—a lighthouse guiding ancient sailors through treacherous waters.