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Hieroglyphs Collection (page 7)

Hieroglyphs, the ancient Egyptian form of writing, have captivated scholars and enthusiasts for centuries

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Twenty- first key of the tarot

Twenty- first key of the tarot
3785353 Twenty- first key of the tarot by Levi, Eliphas (1810-75) (after); (add.info.: Twenty- first key of the tarot, surrounded by mystic and masonic seals - from illustration by Eliphas Levi)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Vase in the Shape of Mother Monkey with Her Young, c. 2255-46 B. C. (travertine and paint)

Vase in the Shape of Mother Monkey with Her Young, c. 2255-46 B. C. (travertine and paint)
3740395 Vase in the Shape of Mother Monkey with Her Young, c.2255-46 B.C. (travertine and paint) by Egyptian, Old Kingdom (c.2613-2181 BC); height: 18.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Temple of Dendur, c. 10 BC (aeolian sandstone)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The Temple of Dendur, c. 10 BC (aeolian sandstone)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Clock, c. 1885 (marble, bronze)

Clock, c. 1885 (marble, bronze)
3493219 Clock, c.1885 (marble, bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 46x51.1x19.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Tiffany & Co)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Pectoral Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II, c

Pectoral Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II, c
3493071 Pectoral Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II, c.1880 BC (gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli and turquiose) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Wall Fragment from the Tomb of Amenemhet and His Wife Hemet

Wall Fragment from the Tomb of Amenemhet and His Wife Hemet
2969168 Wall Fragment from the Tomb of Amenemhet and His Wife Hemet, Middle Kingdom (limestone with pigment) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 31.1x41.7x6.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: The arrival of a tribe of Semitic nomads in Egypt, about the year 1895 BC (colour litho)

The arrival of a tribe of Semitic nomads in Egypt, about the year 1895 BC (colour litho)
3638279 The arrival of a tribe of Semitic nomads in Egypt, about the year 1895 BC (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: King Amenhotep I and his wife (colour litho)

King Amenhotep I and his wife (colour litho)
3626525 King Amenhotep I and his wife (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Amenhotep I and his wife)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Writing board with lines from The Hymn to the Nile Flood (wood, gesso

Writing board with lines from The Hymn to the Nile Flood (wood, gesso
1216453 Writing board with lines from The Hymn to the Nile Flood (wood, gesso, linen & ink) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); 24.5x13.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Detail of the Wall of Aspelta, c. 680 BC (sandstone)

Detail of the Wall of Aspelta, c. 680 BC (sandstone)
1216413 Detail of the Wall of Aspelta, c.680 BC (sandstone) by Egyptian 25th Dynasty (780-656 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Stela of Imeny (limestone)

Stela of Imeny (limestone)
1216380 Stela of Imeny (limestone) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Abydos ); eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Djeddjehutefankh mummy (wood)

Djeddjehutefankh mummy (wood)
1216286 Djeddjehutefankh mummy (wood) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Deir el-Bahri ); eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Early Victorian Label - Egyptian hieroglyphs pastiche

Early Victorian Label - Egyptian hieroglyphs pastiche. 19th century

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Statue at Copan (engraving)

Statue at Copan (engraving)
980537 Statue at Copan (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue at Copan)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Detail of a relief depicting a man carrying a sacrificial animal (stone)

Detail of a relief depicting a man carrying a sacrificial animal (stone)
THT3503166 Detail of a relief depicting a man carrying a sacrificial animal (stone) by Egyptian, Old Kingdom (c.2613-2181 BC); Private Collection; Photo eJacques Marthelot; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Detail of relief fragment of Pehenuka, Old Kingdom (limestone) (see also 440562)

Detail of relief fragment of Pehenuka, Old Kingdom (limestone) (see also 440562)
CH440563 Detail of relief fragment of Pehenuka, Old Kingdom (limestone) (see also 440562) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Egyptian

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Dagger, New Kingdom, c. 1156-51 BC (wood & bronze)

Dagger, New Kingdom, c. 1156-51 BC (wood & bronze)
CH426426 Dagger, New Kingdom, c.1156-51 BC (wood & bronze) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); length: 32.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Egypt- temple of Kom Ombo

Egypt- temple of Kom Ombo
3787406 Egypt- temple of Kom Ombo by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Egypt- temple of Kom Ombo. Caption reads: Main entrance to the temple of Kom Ombo)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Mummy of Nesmin with plant wreath, mummy mask and other cartonnage elements, 200-30 BC

Mummy of Nesmin with plant wreath, mummy mask and other cartonnage elements, 200-30 BC
3613974 Mummy of Nesmin with plant wreath, mummy mask and other cartonnage elements, 200-30 BC by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 174 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Portrait Shroud of a Young Man, first half of the 4th century

Portrait Shroud of a Young Man, first half of the 4th century
3576907 Portrait Shroud of a Young Man, first half of the 4th century (linen covered with gesso and paint, mounted on wood) by Egyptian School (4th Century)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Relief from the Tomb of Khnumti, c. 2345-2184 BC (white limestone)

Relief from the Tomb of Khnumti, c. 2345-2184 BC (white limestone)
3576853 Relief from the Tomb of Khnumti, c.2345-2184 BC (white limestone) by Egyptian School, (c.2345-2184); 54.6x48.1x2.9 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Relief from the Tomb of Khnumti, c. 2345-2184 BC (White limestone)

Relief from the Tomb of Khnumti, c. 2345-2184 BC (White limestone)
3576852 Relief from the Tomb of Khnumti, c.2345-2184 BC (White limestone) by Egyptian School, (c.2345-2184); 60.6x49.8x2.5 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Djeddjehutefankh mummy (wood)

Djeddjehutefankh mummy (wood)
1216285 Djeddjehutefankh mummy (wood) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Deir el-Bahri ); eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Ancient Egyptian mummy case (colour litho)

Ancient Egyptian mummy case (colour litho)
3621948 Ancient Egyptian mummy case (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian mummy case)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Ancient Egyptian herdsmen (colour litho)

Ancient Egyptian herdsmen (colour litho)
3626519 Ancient Egyptian herdsmen (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian herdsmen. From a wall painting in a tomb of the 12th Dynasty)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Egyptian paper design (b / w photo)

Egyptian paper design (b / w photo)
3642410 Egyptian paper design (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian paper design)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Relief from The Temple of Dendur, c. 10 BC (aeolian sandstone)

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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Sarcophagus of Wennefer, 380-332 BC (granite)

Sarcophagus of Wennefer, 380-332 BC (granite)
3526135 Sarcophagus of Wennefer, 380-332 BC (granite) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); 258 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: King Sethos I defeating the Shos Bedouins of Palestine at the fortress 'The Kanaan'(litho)

King Sethos I defeating the Shos Bedouins of Palestine at the fortress "The Kanaan"(litho)
3638281 King Sethos I defeating the Shos Bedouins of Palestine at the fortress " The Kanaan" (litho) by English School

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Amuletic disk (hypocephalus) made for Tasheritenkhonsu, c. 664-525 BC (linen and plaster)

Amuletic disk (hypocephalus) made for Tasheritenkhonsu, c. 664-525 BC (linen and plaster)
3483453 Amuletic disk (hypocephalus) made for Tasheritenkhonsu, c.664-525 BC (linen and plaster) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); diam: 20 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Statue of the ram of Amun, c. 680 BC (granite)

Statue of the ram of Amun, c. 680 BC (granite)
1216400 Statue of the ram of Amun, c.680 BC (granite) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); 95x55x156 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Sandstone block depicting Satepatenkhay presenting a sacrificial bull

Sandstone block depicting Satepatenkhay presenting a sacrificial bull
1216399 Sandstone block depicting Satepatenkhay presenting a sacrificial bull, 1333-23 BC (sandstone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 53x121 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Detail of the head of the outer coffin base of the mummy of Nesyamun

Detail of the head of the outer coffin base of the mummy of Nesyamun
LMG308087 Detail of the head of the outer coffin base of the mummy of Nesyamun, possibly found at Deir El-Bahri, New Kingdom

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Side of outer coffin lid and coffin of the mummy of Nesyamun

Side of outer coffin lid and coffin of the mummy of Nesyamun
LMG308054 Side of outer coffin lid and 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); length

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Detail of the outer coffin base of the mummy of Nesyamun, possibly found at Deir El-Bahri

Detail of the outer coffin base of the mummy of Nesyamun, possibly found at Deir El-Bahri
LMG308071 Detail of the outer coffin base 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)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Relief depicting men in a boat, from the Tomb of Princess Idut, Old Kingdom, c

Relief depicting men in a boat, from the Tomb of Princess Idut, Old Kingdom, c
XIR239983 Relief depicting men in a boat, from the Tomb of Princess Idut, Old Kingdom, c.2330 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian 6th Dynasty (c.2350-2200 BC); Saqqara, Egypt; Egyptian

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Shabti figure for Amenemhat, New Kingdom (diorite)

Shabti figure for Amenemhat, New Kingdom (diorite)
HSC249002 Shabti figure for Amenemhat, New Kingdom (diorite) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Shabti figure for Padineith (faience) (see also 247997)

Shabti figure for Padineith (faience) (see also 247997)
HSC247998 Shabti figure for Padineith (faience) (see also 247997) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); height: 15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHieroglyphs Collection: Bead with the cartouche of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom, reign of Tutankhamun

Bead with the cartouche of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom, reign of Tutankhamun
HSC270375 Bead with the cartouche of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom, reign of Tutankhamun, 1336-27 BC (faience) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height




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Hieroglyphs, the ancient Egyptian form of writing, have captivated scholars and enthusiasts for centuries. These intricate symbols tell stories of a civilization that thrived along the Nile River in Africa. One notable example is the Papyrus of Ani, also known as the Book of the Dead. This beautifully illustrated scroll depicts scenes from the afterlife and provides insights into ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and judgment. Egyptian art showcases hieroglyphs in various forms, such as reliefs. One relief shows Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their three daughters. It offers a glimpse into royal family life during the Amarna period. Another bas-relief features Sekhmet, an important goddess associated with war and healing. Located in the Temple of Seti I at Abydos, this artwork highlights Egypt's rich religious traditions. Pharaoh Amenhotep I is depicted in hieroglyphs on numerous artifacts. His reign marked a time of political stability and cultural development in ancient Egypt. The Rosetta Stone remains one of history's most significant discoveries related to hieroglyphic decipherment. This stone slab contains inscriptions in three scripts: Greek, demotic (a simplified script), and hieroglyphs. Its translation by Jean-François Champollion unlocked a wealth of knowledge about ancient Egypt. The Eye of Horus symbolizes protection and good health; it appears on many objects throughout Egyptian history. The false door belonging to Senenmut showcases this powerful symbol alongside other hieroglyphic texts representing offerings for his eternal journey. The Temple of Philae stands proudly on an island in Lake Nasser near Aswan—a testament to ancient Egyptians' architectural prowess adorned with intricate hieroglyphic carvings depicting gods and pharaohs alike. Bas-reliefs dedicated to Pharaoh Seti I can be found at his temple complex at Abydos—an impressive display showcasing his divine connection and achievements.