Ancient Egyptian Culture Collection (#19)

Ancient Egyptian ivory statuette of zoomorphic deity, Predynastic Period, Circa 3100 B. C
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period, circa 3100 b.C. Ivory statuette of zoomorphic deity: the frog was associated to the goddess of childbirth Heqet, among others. Height 2.7 cm

Egypt, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Thutmose III, burial chamber frescoes
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Tomb of Thutmose III, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Interior, burial chamber frescoes

Painted wood shabti box depicting the deceased before Osiris, circa 1000 B. C. New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Painted wood shabti box depicting the deceased before Osiris, circa 1000 b.C

Nubian monuments at Philae, temple of Isis during sunset
Egypt - Nubian monuments at Philae (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Temple of Isis. Sunset

Statue of Ramses II as Sphynx holding a pot with Amon
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Statue of Ramses II as Sphynx holding a pot with Amon

Detail of ancient Egyptian sarcophagus of Madja from Qurnet Murai, New Kingdom, XVIII Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Painted wood female sarcophagus of Madja, from the western cemetery of Qurnet Murai

Female head, from Lisht, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dinasty XII. Female head, from Licht

Ancient Egyptian alabaster sarcophagus of Seti I, New Kingdom, XIX Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Alabaster sarcophagus of Seti I

Two sculptor moulds of Osiris figure, from Abydos
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Two sculptor moulds of Osiris figure, from Abydos

Treasure of Tutankhamen, gilded chapel of canopic jars or canopic casket, detail with goddess Selket
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Gilded shrine of canopic jars or canopic chest. Detail with goddess Selket

Group sculpture of Akhenathon kissing his daughter from Tell-el-Amarna
Egyptian civilization, Dynasty XVIII. Sculptural group of Akhenathon kissing his daughter. From Tell-el-Amarna

Egypt, Sculpture representing a soldier riding an elephant, bronze
Egypt - Nubia - Soldier with elephant

Egypt, Hermopolis, Plaster mummy mask fragment with glass eyes 2nd Century A.D. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Roman-Egyptian art

Ancient Egyptian ibex-shaped spoon, New Kingdom, XVIII Dynasty
Egyptian Civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Spoon in the shape of an ibex

Alabaster relief depicting Akhenaton (Amenhotep IV) adoring the sun, From a temple at Tall al-Amarnah (Amarna)
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Alabaster relief depicting Akhenaton (Amenhotep IV) adoring the sun. From a temple at Tall al-Amarnah (Amarna)

Papyrus depicting husband and wife before Osiris Court
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI - Papyrus depicting husband and wife before Osiris Court

Ancient Roman fresco representing Campanian hoplite, 6th Century B. C
Roman civilization, 6th century b.C. Campanian hoplite, standing warrior wearing Greek armour and gilded helmet. Painting on block of tuff, 118X88 cm. Detail

Handle of Tutankhamens walking stick depicting two prisoners
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Handle of Tutankhamens walking stick depicting two prisoners

Egypt, Flint knives from the Delta, predynastic period 31-30th Century B.C. Germany, Munich, Staatliche Sammlung Agyptischer Kunst (Egyptian Museum), Egyptian art

Statue portraying wife of Ka-Aper from Saqqara, circa 2475 b. c
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Statue portraying wife of Ka-Aper, 2475 b.C. circa. From Saqqara

Ceramic amulets depicting deities Taweret, Horus, Thoth, Maat, Sekhmet, Bes. Late Period
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Ceramic amulets depicting deities Taweret, Horus, Thoth, Maat, Sekhmet, Bes

Ancient Egyptian painted alabaster head from Treasure of Tutankhamen, New Kingdom, XVIII Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Painted alabaster head

Egypt, The Temple of Philae known as the Pharaohs Bed, engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts from Egypt
Egypt, 19th century. The Temple of Philae known as the " Pharaohs Bed". Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Egypt, Necropolis of Beni Hasan, Tomb of Amenemhat, mural painting depicting boat
Egypt - Necropolis of Beni Hasan. Tomb of Amenemhat. Detail: mural painting depicting a boat

Schist cosmetic palette representing the victory of the king portrayed as a bull, verso, Predynastic Period
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period. Naqada culture. Schist cosmetic palette representing the victory of the king portrayed as a bull. Verso

Painted terracotta head of woman mourner or Isis mourning Osiris
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Painted terracotta head of a woman mourner or of Isis mourning Osiris

Stone stele with ink demotic inscription and depiction of black solar disk (the night)
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Stone stele with ink demotic inscription and depiction of black solar disk (the night) with spread wings. From the Serapeum

Egypt, Tuna-el-Gebel, Hermopolis, Tomb of Petosiri, relief of vestibule with harvest scene
Egypt - Tuna-el-Gebel (Hermopolis). Tomb of Petosiri (Ptolemaic Period, 4th century). Relief of the vestibule with a scene of harvest

Incomplete head of Nefertiti, from Tell-el-Amarna
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Incomplete head of Nefertiti. From Tell-el-Amarna

Egypt, Statuary group
Egypt - Nubia - Statuary group

Ancient Egyptian ceramic vase, Predynastic Period. Barian Culture
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period. Badarian culture ceramic vase, height 10.4 cm. The black top was probably obtained by reducing oxygen supply during firing process

Blue background piece of pottery of the Mamluk period
Egyptian civilization, 13th-14th century. Blue background piece of pottery of the Mamluk period

Detail of relief with servant showing jewels to the queen, from Sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, Temple of Mentuhotep II
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Sarcophagus of Queen Kawit. Detail of reliefs: a servant showing jewels to the queen. From the Temple of Mentuhotep II at Deir el Bahari

Funerary papyrus of Heruben with scene of agricultural work, Egyptian civilization
Egyptian civilization, 11th century b.C. Funerary papyrus of Heruben with scene of agricultural work

Marble head of Octavian (40-60 a. d. )
Egyptian civilization, 1st century A.D. Marble head of Octavian (40-60 A.D.)

Gilded wooden sarcophagus of Tuya, detail, face, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Gilded wooden sarcophagus of Tuya. Detail, face

Fragment of faience statuette of Isis
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 3rd century b.C. Fragment of faience statuette of Isis

Painted limestone stele of god Apis, detail with the deceased in adoration before the Apis bull
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Painted limestone stele Stele of god Apis from Serapeum at Memphis. Detail with the deceased in adoration before the Apis bull

Egyptian painted limestone stele depicting worship of bull god Apis, from Serapeum at Saqqara, Egypt, New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Painted limestone stele depicting worship of bull god Apis. From Serapeum at Saqqara

Egypt, Thebes, Glass paste cup of Thutmose II (circa 1493-1479), eighteenth dynasty 15-14th Century B.C. Germany, Munich, Staatliche Sammlung Agyptischer Kunst (Egyptian Museum), New Kingdom

Head of Queen Hatshepsut from Deir el-Bahari, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Head of Queen Hatshepsut from Deir el-Bahari

Egypt, Bas-relief representing Pharaoh Djoser (also known as Netjerikhet, circa 2635-2610 B. C)
Egypt, Bas-relief representing Pharaoh Djoser (also known as Netjerikhet, circa 2635-2610 B.C.), third dynasty, remains of Djosers Temple at Heliopolis 27th Century B.C

Ancient Egyptian statuette of Osiris, New Kingdom, XX Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XX. Statuette of Osiris, that contained the Book of the Dead of Khonsumes

Colossal statue of Ramses II as a child with god Horus, made of granitoid rock and limestone from New Kingdom
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX, Kingdom of Ramses II. Colossal statue of Ramses II as a child with god Horus, made of granitoid rock and limestone. Height m. 2.31. From Tanis

Bronze figurine of Monthu, falcon god of war
Egyptian civilization. Bronze figurine of Monthu, falcon god of war

Egypt, Bowl depicting a crocodile, terracotta
Egypt - Art - Nubia - Native culture - Terracotta pot depicting a crocodile figure

Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period. Painted wood statue of goddess Isis

Egyptian civilization, relief portraying King Amenhotep IV with his wife Nefertiti
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Relief portraying King Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten) with his wife Nefertiti and their children under the rays of Aten. From Tell el-Amarna

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As the sun sets over the majestic land of ancient Egypt, a captivating scene unfolds before our eyes. In the foreground stands the enigmatic Sphinx, its imposing presence shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Behind it, rising proudly against the horizon, is the awe-inspiring Pyramid of Chephren, one of the magnificent Pyramids of Giza. Illustrations depicting ancient Egyptian gods adorn this rich tapestry of culture. The mighty Horus holds aloft the key of life, symbolizing eternal power and vitality. Nearby, we glimpse an illustration showcasing Osiris, revered as a god associated with resurrection and rebirth. Journeying further into this mesmerizing world, we encounter architectural marvels that have stood for millennia. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor showcases intricate designs that pay homage to a powerful female pharaoh who defied convention. The Red Pyramid beckons us with its striking red hue and impeccable symmetry – a testament to ancient engineering prowess. Ramses II Temple in Abu Simbel stands tall as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; its colossal statues paying tribute to an iconic ruler from Nubia. A stroll through history brings us to the Kiosk of Trajan standing gracefully before the remarkable Temple of Isis – both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These structures embody religious devotion and reflect Egypt's deep-rooted spiritual beliefs. Delving deeper into their burial customs reveals treasures beyond imagination: Pharaoh Amenemope's gold funerary mask from Tanis gleams with opulence fit for royalty. Anubis, god of death and embalming rituals, clutches his sacred symbol -the Ankh- representing everlasting life. Finally, we arrive at Kom Ombo near Aswan where an ancient temple awaits our exploration amidst North Africa's breathtaking landscapes. And not far away lies another UNESCO World Heritage Site: Menkaure's Pyramid accompanied by none other than the timeless Sphinx itself.