Grave Goods Collection

Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Procession of Apollo, Diana etc; Darius on his throne, and attendants; Satrap receiving tributes

The Darius Vase, found at Canosa, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Darius Vase, found at Canosa, 1857. This exquisite work of antique art is of the form of the Apulian Amphora, and is the largest that has ever been discovered

Alabaster perfume vase from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, 14th century BC. From the Treasure of Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC), discovered in the pharaohs tomb and today kept at the Cairo Museum, Egypt

Lion figurine from the Tomb of Tutankhamen, 14th century BC. From the Treasure of Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC), discovered in the pharaohs tomb and today kept at the Cairo Museum, Egypt

Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9), c. 2nd century B
Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9), c. 2nd century B.C. Probably Shaanxi province

Pair of Tomb Chamber Doors, Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9), 1st century B. C
Pair of Tomb Chamber Doors, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9), 1st century B.C

Pigsty and Latrines, Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 220), 1st century B. C. / A. D
Pigsty and Latrines, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220), 1st century B.C./A.D

Granary (Cang), Eastern Han dynasty (A. D. 25-220). Creator: Unknown
Granary (Cang), Eastern Han dynasty (A.D. 25-220). Probably Henan province

Entertainer (Tomb Figure), Northern dynasties, 6th century. Creator: Unknown
Entertainer (Tomb Figure), Northern dynasties, 6th century

Winged Beast (Tomb Figure), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -9 A. D. ). Creator: Unknown
Winged Beast (Tomb Figure), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-9 A.D.)

Miniature Stacked Boxes Simulating Food Containers (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Female Dancer (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9), c. 2nd century B. C
Female Dancer (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9), c. 2nd century B.C

Mastiff (Tomb Figurine), Eastern Han dynasty (A. D. 25-220), 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Mastiff (Tomb Figurine), Eastern Han dynasty (A.D. 25-220), 2nd century

Grave Guardian Beast (Zhenmu Shou), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), 4th/3rd century B.C. Antler and tongue figure, perhaps to protect the deceased from evil

Stove, Eastern Han dynasty (A. D. 25-220). Creator: Unknown
Stove, Eastern Han dynasty (A.D. 25-220). Miniature cooking stove from a tomb, with moulded decoration of seafood, dishes, and cooking utensils such as trays, bowls, cups and skewers

Miniature Folding Chairs (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown
Miniature Folding Chairs (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Miniature Chest with Drawers (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown
Miniature Chest with Drawers (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Miniature Box on a Stand (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown
Miniature Box on a Stand (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Armored Guardian (Tomb Figure), Tang dynasty (A. D. 618-906), late 7th / early 8th century
Armored Guardian (Tomb Figure), Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-906), late 7th/early 8th century

Horse (Tomb Figure), Tang dynasty (618-907), first half of 8th century, with restored head and neck

Equestrienne, Tang dynasty (A. D. 618-907), c. 725 / 750. Creator: Unknown
Equestrienne, Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), c. 725/750. A female figure with a round face in a full orange robe is bent almost wearily as she rides a horse

Miniature Chest (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown
Miniature Chest (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Miniature Table with Scholarly Implements (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Miniature Trunk (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown
Miniature Trunk (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Model of a Coffin with Figures, Han dynasty or earlier, 500 B. C. to 220 A. D
Model of a Coffin with Figures, Han dynasty or earlier, 500 B.C. to 220 A.D

Standing Attendant (Tomb Figurine), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), 4th/3rd century B.C

Miniature Bench (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown
Miniature Bench (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Double-Faced Cup, 900-1100 (gold)
1068480 Double-Faced Cup, 900-1100 (gold) by SicAan Culture (750-1375); 14x11.8x11.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info)

Bronze mount from a Shawabty Bundle : Crossed Arms
490724 Bronze mount from a Shawabty Bundle : Crossed Arms, Late 18th to Early 19th Dynasty, c.1336-1256 BC (bronze) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); 3.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Bronze Mount from a Shawabty Bundle : Arm with Feather
490720 Bronze Mount from a Shawabty Bundle : Arm with Feather, Late 18th to 19th Dynasty, c.1336-1256 BC (bronze) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); 4.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Striding lion, ornament from a funerary canopy, late 3rd millennium BC (gold)
XBP389361 Striding lion, ornament from a funerary canopy, late 3rd millennium BC (gold) by Scythian; length: 6 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Headrest of Irut, 5th or 6th Dynasty, c. 2454-2140 BC (travertine)
490737 Headrest of Irut, 5th or 6th Dynasty, c.2454-2140 BC (travertine) by Egyptian, Old Kingdom (c.2613-2181 BC); 19.5x18.8x7.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Shawabty of Ankh-Hor, 595-586 BC (pale turquoise with vitreous Egyptian blue)
490731 Shawabty of Ankh-Hor, 595-586 BC (pale turquoise with vitreous Egyptian blue) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); 9.9x3.4x2.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King, Third Intermediate Period, c
490730 Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King, Third Intermediate Period, c.990-969 BC (faience) by Egyptian 21st Dynasty (c.1069-945 BC); 11x3.6x2.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Spouted Wine Vessel (He), 11th century BC (bronze)
5049841 Spouted Wine Vessel (He), 11th century BC (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC); 17.8 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Squat Jar with Lug Handles, Early Dynastic Period, 1st to 3rd Dynasty
490740 Squat Jar with Lug Handles, Early Dynastic Period, 1st to 3rd Dynasty, 2950-2573 BC (pegmatitic hornblende diorite) by Egyptian School; 13x21.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Shawabty of Tashery, New Kingdom, c. 1391-1353 BC (painted tamarisk)
490732 Shawabty of Tashery, New Kingdom, c.1391-1353 BC (painted tamarisk) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 15.1x4.4x3.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Pipe or whistle, Seaty Hill Barrow, Malham, North Yorkshire
3701660 Pipe or whistle, Seaty Hill Barrow, Malham, North Yorkshire, 5th - 4th century BC (sheep bone) by Iron Age; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Discovery Centre) U.K.; (add.info)

Mortuary cross from plague victim, 1348 (lead)
3701699 Mortuary cross from plague victim, 1348 (lead) by English School, (14th century); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The plague is caused by infection with Yersinia Pestis)

Model Boat, Late 11th to Early 12th Dynasty, 2040-1648 BC (gessoed & painted sycamore fig
490734 Model Boat, Late 11th to Early 12th Dynasty, 2040-1648 BC (gessoed & painted sycamore fig) by Egyptian, Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BC); 10.4x71x17.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Model Steering Oar, 2040-1648 BC (painted tamarisk)
490733 Model Steering Oar, 2040-1648 BC (painted tamarisk) by Egyptian, Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BC); 39.3x6.8x1.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Tomb of a Gaulish chief buried with his chariot and his chariot driver
XIR166065 Tomb of a Gaulish chief buried with his chariot and his chariot driver, from La Gorge-Meillet, Somme-Tourbe, Tene I (photo) (see also 242427) by Gaulish

Pectoral fibula with animal figures from the Barberini Tomb, Palestrina, Italy, c
703328 Pectoral fibula with animal figures from the Barberini Tomb, Palestrina, Italy, c.625-600 BC (gold) by Etruscan, (7th century BC); Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Grave Goods: A Glimpse into Ancient Burial Traditions" Lion Figurine from the Tomb of Tutankhamen, 14th century BC: This intricately crafted lion figurine found in King Tut's tomb offers a glimpse into the ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife and their practice of burying valuable objects with their deceased rulers. Jewellery from the Royal Cemetery at Ur, Sumeria, Ancient Iraq, Early Dynastic III, about 2600 BC: Discover the opulence and craftsmanship of ancient Mesopotamia through these exquisite pieces of jewelry unearthed from royal tombs at Ur. These grave goods reflect both wealth and religious significance during this early civilization. Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9), c. 2nd century B: Step back in time to ancient China as you observe this delicate terracotta figurine depicting a female attendant serving her deceased master in his journey to the afterlife—an intriguing insight into burial customs during the Western Han dynasty. Pair of Tomb Chamber Doors, Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9), 1st century B. C: Marvel at these exquisitely carved wooden doors that once guarded an elite individual's final resting place during China's Western Han dynasty—a testament to their belief in protecting and honoring departed souls. Pigsty and Latrines, Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 220), 1st century B. C. /A. D: Delve into everyday life within ancient Chinese tombs as you encounter these unique grave goods—unconventional yet essential additions meant to provide comfort for eternity. Granary (Cang), Eastern Han dynasty (A. D. 25-220). Creator: Unknown).