Hieroglyph Collection (#2)

Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058489 Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Relief depicting Isis mummification, first floor sanctuary, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058483 Relief depicting Isis mummification, first floor sanctuary, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Relief depicting Isis mummification, first floor sanctuary, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058482 Relief depicting Isis mummification, first floor sanctuary, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Musicians at a banquet, Thebes, tomb of Amenenhet, Tithmosis III. 1475 - 1448 B.C
BLP5643469 Musicians at a banquet, Thebes, tomb of Amenenhet, Tithmosis III. 1475 - 1448 B.C.; (add.info.: Musicians at a banquet, Thebes, tomb of Amenenhet, Tithmosis III. 1475 - 1448 B.C.)

The Egyptian pharaoh Merenptah (or Mineptah, Merneptah) (19th Dynasty, 1213-1204 BC)
NWI4913095 The Egyptian pharaoh Merenptah (or Mineptah, Merneptah) (19th Dynasty, 1213-1204 BC). Lithography of a low sculpted relief of Thebes (present-day Luxor)

Hieroglyphic Christian calendar on an Aztec stele. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Fumagalli from Giulio
FLO4622191 Hieroglyphic Christian calendar on an Aztec stele. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Fumagalli from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Egyptian antiquite: limestone stele of Minnakht, head of priests in Akhmin, Regne d'Ay (1327-1323 BC)
SYC4193658 Egyptian antiquite: limestone stele of Minnakht, head of priests in Akhmin, Regne d'Ay (1327-1323 BC), from Akhmin Paris musee du Louvre; (add.info.: Egyptian antiquite)

Egyptian antiquite: fragmentary stelephore statue of Paser on knees, New Empire
SYC4193651 Egyptian antiquite: fragmentary stelephore statue of Paser on knees, New Empire, 19th dynasty 1275-1270 before JC Paris musee du Louvre; (add.info.: Egyptian antiquite)

Egyptian antiquite: stele of May, chef of artisans New empire regne of Ramses II
SYC4193640 Egyptian antiquite: stele of May, chef of artisans New empire regne of Ramses II, 19th dynasty Dim 42x33 cm Paris musee du Louvre; (add.info.: Egyptian antiquite: stele of May)

The light that flamed (colour litho)
8655842 The light that flamed (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The light that flamed)

Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058494 Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Stela of Ramses I, 19th dynasty, from Tharu, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058331 Stela of Ramses I, 19th dynasty, from Tharu, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058487 Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The ceiling of the roman Mammisi, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058463 The ceiling of the roman Mammisi, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Stele of king Ramesses II, 29th dynasty, from Abydos, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058347 Stele of king Ramesses II, 29th dynasty, from Abydos, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

A gilt and polychrome painted wood model of the third coffin of King Tutankhamen, c.1930 (painted wood)
1764798 A gilt and polychrome painted wood model of the third coffin of King Tutankhamen, c.1930 (painted wood); 189 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Egypt: detail of the hieroglyphs on the obelisque of Luxor (13th century BC)
NWI4863816 Ancient Egypt: detail of the hieroglyphs on the obelisque of Luxor (13th century BC), offered by Egypt in 1836 and place by decision of Louis Philippe (1773-1850) on Place de la Concorde

Egyptian Sarcophagus with Hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite
FLO4726830 Egyptian Sarcophagus with Hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Aztec hieroglyphs depicting the god Cihuacoatl, snake woman and fertility goddess
FLO4622090 Aztec hieroglyphs depicting the god Cihuacoatl, snake woman and fertility goddess. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Relief depicting Tuthmosis III (c.1490-1439) from the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Dynasty XVIII, New Kingdom
JB118421 Relief depicting Tuthmosis III (c.1490-1439) from the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Dynasty XVIII, New Kingdom, c.1458 BC (sandstone); Deir El-Bahri, Thebes, Egypt; © John Bethell

Seti I of Egypt offering wine to the god Osiris (litho)
8663838 Seti I of Egypt offering wine to the god Osiris (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Seti I offering wine to the god Osiris)

Bearer of Offerings, in the Tomb of Nakht, scribe and astronomer of Amun, Dynasty XVIII, New Kingdom
JB118433 Bearer of Offerings, in the Tomb of Nakht, scribe and astronomer of Amun, Dynasty XVIII, New Kingdom, c.1410 BC (mural painting); Thebes, Egypt; © John Bethell. All rights reserved 2023

Comparative table between hieroglyphs and several ancient alphabets including the Phenician, Sumeriian and Chaldean
NWI4954384 Comparative table between hieroglyphs and several ancient alphabets including the Phenician, Sumeriian and Chaldean.; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean-Francois (Jean Francois) Champollion (1790-1832), French egyptologist
ELD4931806 Portrait of Jean-Francois (Jean Francois) Champollion (1790-1832), French egyptologist, decipher of hieroglyphs Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885 Private

Figurine of the Horned Viper Hieroglyph, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or earlier. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the Horned Viper Hieroglyph, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or earlier

Stela with Worshipper before Horus, inscribed, Ptolemaic Period (330-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Stela with Worshipper before Horus, inscribed, Ptolemaic Period (330-30 BCE)

Stela Fragment Depicting Worship of Queen Ahmose Nefertari, Probably 19th-20th Dynasties 1315-... Creator: Unknown
Stela Fragment Depicting Worship of Queen Ahmose Nefertari, Probably 19th-20th Dynasties (1315-1081 BCE)

Stone Heart Scarab (image 2 of 2), Probably 18th-20th Dynasty (1569-1081 BCE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Stone Heart Scarab (image 2 of 2), Probably 18th-20th Dynasty (1569-1081 BCE) or later

Scarab of Seti I (image 2 of 2), Reign of Seti I (1314-1304). Creator: Unknown
Scarab of Seti I (image 2 of 2), Reign of Seti I (1314-1304)

Scarab Depicting a Baboon before the Throne Name of Ramses II, 19th dynasty (1304-1201 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Scarab Depicting a Baboon before the Throne Name of Ramses II (image 2 of 2), 19th dynasty (1304-1201 BCE)

Votive Offering Stele Dedicated to Menkheperure, New Kingdom (1569-1081 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Votive Offering Stele Dedicated to Menkheperure, New Kingdom (1569-1081 BCE)

Relief Fragment Depicting Imenet, Ptah and Amenhotep I, New Kingdom (1569-1081 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Relief Fragment Depicting Imenet, Ptah and Amenhotep I, New Kingdom (1569-1081 BCE)

Heart Scarab (image 2 of 2), New Kingdom-Late Period (1569-525 BCE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Heart Scarab (image 2 of 2), New Kingdom-Late Period (1569-525 BCE) or modern

Molded Faience Rectangular Plaque with Title or Royal Name (?), New Kingdom-Late Period (1569... Creator: Unknown)
Molded Faience Rectangular Plaque with Title or Royal Name (?), New Kingdom-Late Period (1569-333 BCE)

Plaque with Throne and Birth Name of a 13th Dynasty King, 13th Dynasty (1700-1665 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Throne and Birth Name of a 13th Dynasty King, 13th Dynasty (1700-1665 BCE)

Shabti, Middle Kingdom-Ptolemaic Period (2061-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Shabti, Middle Kingdom-Ptolemaic Period (2061-31 BCE)

Round-Topped Stela (image 1 of 3), between c.1391 and c.1353 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Round-Topped Stela (image 1 of 3), between c.1391 and c.1353 B.C

Artist's Trial Piece (image 2 of 2), between c.570 and c.525 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Artist's Trial Piece (image 2 of 2), between c.570 and c.525 B.C

Faience Plaque with name of Deceased as Osiris (image 2 of 2), Late Period (714-333 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Faience Plaque with name of Deceased as Osiris (image 2 of 2), Late Period (714-333 BCE)

Relief Fragment of Two Divine Figures, Third Intermediate Period (1081-711 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Relief Fragment of Two Divine Figures, Third Intermediate Period (1081-711 BCE)

Offering Stela Fragment, 3rd Dynasty, circa 2687-2649 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Offering Stela Fragment, 3rd Dynasty, circa 2687-2649 BCE

Funerary Headrest, 5th Dynasty, circa 2513-2374 BCE Creator: Unknown
Funerary Headrest, 5th Dynasty, circa 2513-2374 BCE

Relief with Portrait and Cartouches of Nectanebo II, between c.360 and c.343 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Relief with Portrait and Cartouches of Nectanebo II, between c.360 and c.343 B.C

Scarab with Protective Inscription (image 2 of 2), 18th-26th Dynasty (1569-525 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Scarab with Protective Inscription (image 2 of 2), 18th-26th Dynasty (1569-525 BCE)

Scarab Inscribed with a Protective Inscription including the Underworld Deity Maahis...1569-711 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Scarab Inscribed with a Protective Inscription including the Underworld Deity Maahis (image 2 of 2), 18th-24th Dynasty (1569-711 BCE)

King Mer-sekhem-re Nefer-hotep, Egypt, 13th and 14th Dynasties Middle Kingdom (1695 - 1692 BCE). Creator: Unknown
King Mer-sekhem-re Nefer-hotep (image 2 of 2), Egypt, 13th and 14th Dynasties Middle Kingdom (1695 - 1692 BCE)

Corner of Block Statue of Hor, 22nd Dynasty, c883 - 835 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Corner of Block Statue of Hor. 22nd Dynasty, reigns of Takelot II to Osorkon III (about 883 - 835 BCE)

Limestone Fragment with Cartouche of Neferneferuaten Nefertiti, 1372-1355 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Limestone Fragment with Cartouche of Neferneferuaten Nefertiti, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Reign of Akhenaten, 1372-1355 BCE

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"Hieroglyphs: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Egypt's Visual Language" Step into the captivating world of ancient Egyptian art, where hieroglyphs tell stories that have withstood the test of time. In a relief depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their three children, we witness a glimpse into the royal family's life. The intricate details on one of the double doors of Tutankhamun's gilt shrine showcase the goddess Isis in all her glory. Travel to Memphis and encounter a mesmerizing relief featuring Goddess Nephthys, exuding power and grace. Explore the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, where stunning carvings transport you back to an era filled with devotion and spirituality. Marvel at Ramses III alongside Khepresh in his temple dedicated to him. The grandeur is unmatched as you stand before this architectural masterpiece. Journey to Kom Ombo near Aswan and immerse yourself in its ancient beauty—a testament to Egypt's rich history. Delve deeper into antiquity as you gaze upon Pharaoh Ramses II's pectoral—an exquisite piece from his reign during the 19th Dynasty. Discover reliefs honoring both Isis and Horus within Ramses III's tomb—symbols of divine protection for eternity. The Book of The Dead comes alive through a papyrus depiction showcasing Anubis presiding over souls' weighing—an awe-inspiring scene steeped in mythology. Witness Goddess Hathor offering her necklace to Pharaoh Seth I—a gesture symbolizing eternal prosperity. Finally, admire a chair adorned with royal names—the embodiment of millions of years' worth of spirits intertwined with royalty itself, and are not just symbols; they are gateways connecting us directly to an ancient civilization that continues to captivate our imagination today.