Ankh Collection (#2)

The Temple of Dendur, c. 10 BC (aeolian sandstone)
3740313 The Temple of Dendur, c.10 BC (aeolian sandstone) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Nubia, Dendur)

The Temple of Dendur, c. 10 BC (aeolian sandstone)
3740312 The Temple of Dendur, c.10 BC (aeolian sandstone) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Nubia, Dendur)

Isis, illustration from De Mulieribus Claris by Giovanni Boccaccio
3120567 Isis, illustration from De Mulieribus Claris by Giovanni Boccaccio (colour litho) by Italian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Relief from The Temple of Dendur, c. 10 BC (aeolian sandstone)
3526138 Relief from The Temple of Dendur, c.10 BC (aeolian sandstone) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Nubia, Dendur)

Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) and his wife, Ankhesenamun, from his tomb
XIR226541 Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) and his wife, Ankhesenamun, from his tomb, New Kingdom (painted limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Kings, Thebes

The kings pendant in the form of a boat showing the symbol of the god
XCF407377 The kings pendant in the form of a boat showing the symbol of the gods resurrection, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-52 BC) New Kingdom (gold & semi-precious stones)

Front cover of L Egypte by G. Ebers, published in Paris
CHT176664 Front cover of L Egypte by G. Ebers, published in Paris, 1880 (red leather and gold) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Statuette of the god Ptah (bronze with black pigment and inlaid silver and gold)
AMQ104494 Statuette of the god Ptah (bronze with black pigment and inlaid silver and gold) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); height:17.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Libation of the Dead, detail from the interior of the sarcophagus of Amenemipet
XIR39050 The Libation of the Dead, detail from the interior of the sarcophagus of Amenemipet, a priest of the cult of Amenophis (Amenhotep) I

Ornate cabinet from the Treasure of Tutankhamun
REV3973 Ornate cabinet from the Treasure of Tutankhamun by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian, out of copyright

The Temple of Dendur, c. 10 BC (aeolian sandstone)
3526103 The Temple of Dendur, c.10 BC (aeolian sandstone) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Nubia, Dendur)

Profile of Isis, Temple of Seti I, Abydos (wall paiting)
THT3120570 Profile of Isis, Temple of Seti I, Abydos (wall paiting) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); (add.info.: Isis is a goddess from the polytheistic pantheon of Egypt)

Representation of Isis, illustration from Monuments of Egypt and Nubia
GIA3120569 Representation of Isis, illustration from Monuments of Egypt and Nubia, by Ippolito Rosellini (colour litho) by Italian School

Chair, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) depicting the spirit of
XBP227983 Chair, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) depicting the spirit of millions of years, New Kingdom (cedarwood) (see also 148192) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Mural from the Tombs of the Kings at Thebes, discovered by G
STC88802 Mural from the Tombs of the Kings at Thebes, discovered by G. Belzoni, plate 3 from Plates Illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia

Drinking cup in the form of a half-opened lotus flower, found at the entrance to the tomb
XIR162302 Drinking cup in the form of a half-opened lotus flower, found at the entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-52 BC) New Kingdom (alabaster) (see also 149480 & 228555)

Kneeling figure presenting baskets of food, from the Temple of Ramesses II, New Kingdom
BAL63059 Kneeling figure presenting baskets of food, from the Temple of Ramesses II, New Kingdom, c.1304-1270 BC (painted sandstone relief) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Abu Simbel

King Sahure and a Nome God, c. 2458-2446 BC (gneiss)
5049821 King Sahure and a Nome God, c. 2458-2446 BC (gneiss) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); 64 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Old Kingdom)

The Temple of Dendur, c. 10 BC (aeolian sandstone)
3740314 The Temple of Dendur, c.10 BC (aeolian sandstone) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Nubia, Dendur)

The God I-Em-Hetep (Imothis) (colour litho)
3621096 The God I-Em-Hetep (Imothis) (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The God I-Em-Hetep (Imothis)

Libation Dish Depicting Ka-Arms Presenting an Ankh-Sign (greywacke)
3472278 Libation Dish Depicting Ka-Arms Presenting an Ankh-Sign (greywacke) by Egyptian 1st Dynasty (c.3100-2890 BC); 14.5 wide cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

End view of the coffin of the mummy of Nesyamun, possibly found at Deir El-Bahri
LMG308093 End view of the coffin of the mummy of Nesyamun, possibly found at Deir El-Bahri, New Kingdom, c.1100 BC (painted wood) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC)

Two Murals from the Tombs of the Kings of Thebes, discovered by G
STC88803 Two Murals from the Tombs of the Kings of Thebes, discovered by G. Belzoni, plate 5 from Plates Illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia

The god, Khepri, from the Tomb of Nefertari, New Kingdom (wall painting)
XIR218239 The god, Khepri, from the Tomb of Nefertari, New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Valley of the Queens, Thebes, Egypt; Egyptian, out of copyright

Seal inscribed in Hebrew script for a lady called Hannah
AMQ113716 Seal inscribed in Hebrew script for a lady called Hannah and a sphinx with a modern impression of the design, found at Tell ed-duwair (Lachish) Israel (red jasper and plaster)

A Hathor headed pillar at Dendarah, illustration Descriptions of Egypt
STC237085 A Hathor headed pillar at Dendarah, illustration Descriptions of Egypt by Edmonde Francois Jomard (1777-1862) published 1809-22 (w/c on paper) by French School

The god, Khepri, 1823 (colour litho)
CHT244914 The god, Khepri, 1823 (colour litho) by Champollion, Jean Francois (1790-1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scarab Divinity; illustration from Pantheon Egyptien)

Relief depicting Merenptah (1236-1223 BC) being greeted by Re-Herakhty
JBG138879 Relief depicting Merenptah (1236-1223 BC) being greeted by Re-Herakhty, from the Tomb of Merenptah, New Kingdom

Back of a chair from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-52 BC) depicting the spirit of
XZL148192 Back of a chair from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-52 BC) depicting the spirit of millions of years, New Kingdom (cedarwood) (see also 227983) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Portable chest, detail of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) making an offering to Osiris
XIR184083 Portable chest, detail of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) making an offering to Osiris, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (ebony, ivory)

Egyptian sarcophagus covered with hieroglyphics (painted wood)
FTB61014 Egyptian sarcophagus covered with hieroglyphics (painted wood) by Egyptian; San Lazzaro degli Armeni, Venice, Italy; Egyptian, out of copyright

The Temple of Dendur, c. 10 BC (aeolian sandstone)
3740316 The Temple of Dendur, c.10 BC (aeolian sandstone) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Nubia, Dendur)

Africa, Egypt, Abu Simbel. September 22, 2018. Small portion of intact hieroglyphs on the Temple of Kom Ombo, with an ankh symbol, which represents the word life

Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I. Egypt
Egyptian Art. Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I, second king of 12th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. Ruled between 1956 and 1910 BC. Luxor Museum. Egypt

The Tau Cross, 1923. Ancient symbol which predates Christianity. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Ankh, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Ankh hieroglyphic, symbol of life, Cairo, Egypt
Carved Ankh hieroglyphic, symbol of life, Cairo, Egypt

Statue of Ptah. Egyptian God
Egypt. Statue of God Ptah. New Kingdom. XVIII-XX Dynasty. 1550-1070 BC. Egyptian Museum of Turin. Italy

Egypt. Stele of Herakleion-Thonis. The Naucratis decree (380
Egyptian Art. Stele of Herakleion-Thonis. The Naucratis decree (380 B.C.). Royal Decree drafted by order of Pharaoh Nectanebo I (380-362 BC)

Great Temple of Ramses II. Hieroglyph. Abu Simbel. Egypt
Great Temple of Ramses II. Hieroglyph. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Statue of the goddess Hathor, depicted with cow horns and so
Egyptian Art. Statue of the goddess Hathor, depicted with cow horns and solar disk. Comes from the Temple of Luxor. Luxor Museum. Egypt

Statue of Amenhotep III (Neb-Maat-Ra) and Sobek c. 1390-1352
Statue of Amenhotep III (Neb-Maat-Ra) and Sobek c.1390-1352 BC. Carved from Calcite (Egyptian Alabaster). Found in the Sobek temple at Dahamsha

Winged sun with uraeus and royal cartridges of Ramesses III
Winged sun with uraeus and royal cartridges of Ramses III. Temple of Ramesses III. Twentieth dynasty. New Kingdom. Medinet Habu. West Thebes. Egypt

Relief depicting a hand with an ankh or crux ansata. Egypt
Relief depicting a hand with an ankh or crux ansata. Temple of Hatshepsut. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Egypt

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Ankh: A Journey through Ancient Egypt" Step back in time to Pharaoh Amenhotep I's reign, where the symbol of life, the ankh, held great significance. This illustration depicts Horus, the ancient Egyptian god, clutching this key of life tightly. As we venture further into history, we find ourselves at the majestic Temple of Ramses III. The pharaoh himself is adorned with a Khepresh crown, showcasing his divine authority and power. Moving on to another captivating sight, we encounter a statue of the fierce Goddess Sakhmet. Her presence exudes strength and protection over Egypt. Intriguingly enough, Goddess Hathor offers her precious necklace to none other than a pharaoh. This painted relief from Seth I's tomb reveals how even deities bestowed their blessings upon these rulers. Delving deeper into royal symbolism and spirituality, we discover a chair intricately decorated with names that carry immense weight throughout eternity - truly embodying millions of years' worth of spirit. Hatshepsut's Osirian statue stands as a testament to her remarkable reign as one of Egypt's few female pharaohs. Her legacy lives on through this magnificent sculpture. The walls speak volumes as well; an ancient temple painting salvaged from Nubian land flooded by Lake Nasser tells tales untold for centuries – stories waiting patiently to be unraveled by curious minds like ours. Nyankhre false door stela invites us into its enigmatic world where rituals were performed and spirits communed with those who have passed on before us – bridging gaps between realms unknown. Wennekhu's stela transports us further back in time; it serves as a reminder that our existence is but fleeting compared to these timeless relics left behind by ancient civilizations long gone. Anubis emerges next – god of death with his jackal-headed form, guarding the souls of the departed.