Hieroglyphs Collection (page 8)

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)

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

Rear view of an Ushabti figure for Hekaemsaf, Admiral of the Fleet, reign of Amasis
HSC270354 Rear view of an Ushabti figure for Hekaemsaf, Admiral of the Fleet, reign of Amasis, 570-526 BC (faience) (see 270355 for front) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); height

Stela commemorating the burial of the Apis bull during the reign of Ahmose II (Amasis
XIR239956 Stela commemorating the burial of the Apis bull during the reign of Ahmose II (Amasis) from the Serapeum at Saqqara, Late Period

Copy of The Zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of the chapel at the Temple of Hathor
FIT168041 Copy of The Zodiac of Dendarah, from the ceiling of the chapel at the Temple of Hathor, Dendarah, Egypt, 1819 (marble) by Castex, J. J

An Inmutef priest making an offering, from the Tomb of Ramesses IX (r
XIR216930 An Inmutef priest making an offering, from the Tomb of Ramesses IX (r.1126-1108 BC) New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); Valley of the Kings, Thebes

Ostrakon with a male figure, from Deir El-Medina (painted limestone)
ALG223609 Ostrakon with a male figure, from Deir El-Medina (painted limestone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Egyptian Museum, Turin

Stela depicting the deceased before an offering table (painted limestone)
XCH220064 Stela depicting the deceased before an offering table (painted limestone) by Egyptian; Musee d Hist. Nat, d Archeologie et d Ethnographie

Shabti figure, New Kingdom (painted wood)
WLT218466 Shabti figure, New Kingdom (painted wood) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); 22.5x5.65 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Horemheb and Anubis, from the Tomb of Horemheb (c. 1323-1295 BC
ANC218342 Horemheb and Anubis, from the Tomb of Horemheb (c.1323-1295 BC) New Kingdom (wall painting) (detail of 218343) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Kings, Thebes

Horemheb and Hathor, from the Tomb of Horemheb (c. 1323-1295 BC
ANC218340 Horemheb and Hathor, from the Tomb of Horemheb (c.1323-1295 BC) New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Kings, Thebes

Various Egyptian arms and weapons, Thebes, Biban-el-Molouk
NYL450384 Various Egyptian arms and weapons, Thebes, Biban-el-Molouk, illustration from Monuments de L Egypte et de la Nubie, 1845 (colour litho) by Champollion

Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope, New Kingdom, c. 1427-1401 BC (boxwood)
490748 Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope, New Kingdom, c.1427-1401 BC (boxwood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 21x3.6x2.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Hieroglyphic Love Letters, c. 1893 (litho)
KDC384141 Hieroglyphic Love Letters, c. 1893 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: love letter expressed in hieroglyphics; first line contains pictures of a)

Drawing of the ceiling painting in the Sarcophagus Hall, 19th Dynasty, Thebes
NYL452988 Drawing of the ceiling painting in the Sarcophagus Hall, 19th Dynasty, Thebes, Biban-el-Muluk, New Kingdom, illustration from Monuments to Egypt and Ethiopia

Stela 1, Terminal Classic period (830-930 AD) (stone)
JPC352285 Stela 1, Terminal Classic period (830-930 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Seibal, Peten, Guatemala; (add.info.: Inscriptions bear the name Knife-Wing; ); out of copyright

Outer lid of the sarcophagus of Psametik I (664-610 BC) Late Period (painted wood)
PWI95061 Outer lid of the sarcophagus of Psametik I (664-610 BC) Late Period (painted wood) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Grenoble, France; ePeter Willi; Egyptian

Shabti of Merneptah, c. 1213-03 BC (limestone)
5049827 Shabti of Merneptah, c.1213-03 BC (limestone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); 18.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Probably from Upper Egypt)

Detail from the Book of the Earth, from the burial chamber of the Tomb of Ramesses VI (r
XIR211941 Detail from the Book of the Earth, from the burial chamber of the Tomb of Ramesses VI (r.1143-1136 BC) New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC)

The Great Calendar Stone, Late Post Classic Period (1300-1521) (stone) (see also 207556)
JPC207555 The Great Calendar Stone, Late Post Classic Period (1300-1521) (stone) (see also 207556) by Aztec; diam. 360 cm; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

Base of a marriage scarab of Amenhotep III (c. 1417-1379 BC) and Queen Tiye, New Kingdom
XIR209576 Base of a marriage scarab of Amenhotep III (c.1417-1379 BC) and Queen Tiye, New Kingdom, c.1391-1353 BC (stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian

Stele of Unas (c. 2375-2345 BC) Old Kingdom (stone)
XIR19822 Stele of Unas (c.2375-2345 BC) Old Kingdom (stone) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); Saqqara, Egypt; Egyptian, out of copyright

Copy of a fresco from the Temple of Amenophis III in El Kab (Elethya) 1841 (colour litho)
EDI42359 Copy of a fresco from the Temple of Amenophis III in El Kab (Elethya) 1841 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Excavation of the Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel (w / c on paper)
NUL116708 The Excavation of the Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel (w/c on paper) by Linant de Bellefonds, Louis M.A. (1799-1883) (attr. to); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Relief depicting the funerary barque, detail of the sarcophagus of Ramesses III
XIR113545 Relief depicting the funerary barque, detail of the sarcophagus of Ramesses III, from the Valley of the Kings, New Kingdom (granite) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); Louvre, Paris

Votive statuette of Isis suckling the child Horus, found at Saqqara together with
AMQ104493 Votive statuette of Isis suckling the child Horus, found at Saqqara together with original wooden throne and base (bronze) by Egyptian

Relief depicting Northern Prisoners at the Battle of Ramses III
2973954 Relief depicting Northern Prisoners at the Battle of Ramses III, Great Temple of Medinet (stone) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); (add.info)

Statues of Ramesses II (1298-32 BC) and papyrus-bud columns in the Peristyle Court
JBG138859 Statues of Ramesses II (1298-32 BC) and papyrus-bud columns in the Peristyle Court, New Kingdom, c.1297-1185 BC (photo) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Temple of Luxor, Luxor

Hathor head columns in the Hypostyle Hall, c. 125 BC-AD 60 (photo)
JBG138886 Hathor head columns in the Hypostyle Hall, c.125 BC-AD 60 (photo) by Greco-Roman; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; eJulian Page; out of copyright

Tableau Des Bacab Codex Cortesianus (engraving)
980482 Tableau Des Bacab Codex Cortesianus (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tableau Des Bacab Codex Cortesianus)

Medinet-Abou (Thebes), c. 1853-54 (calotype photo mounted on card)
990451 Medinet-Abou (ThAbes), c.1853-54 (calotype photo mounted on card) by Teynard, Felix (1817-92); 31.1x25.4 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Medinet-Abou (ThAbes)

Mummy of Nesmin (detail of Anubis on feet), 200-30 BC
3613977 Mummy of Nesmin (detail of Anubis on feet), 200-30 BC by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt)

Sarcophagus of Wennefer, 380-332 BC (granite)
3526136 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)

Cippus of Horus, 360-343 BC (meta-greywacke)
3526108 Cippus of Horus, 360-343 BC (meta-greywacke) by Egyptian 30th Dynasty (380-343 BC); 83.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt)

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)

Coffin of Nakhtkhnum, c. 1802-1640 BC (wood, paint)
3525801 Coffin of Nakhtkhnum, c.1802-1640 BC (wood, paint) by Egyptian, Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BC); 207.5 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Middle Egypt)

Inherkhau worshipping Sito serpent God of the Underworld, from the Tomb of Inherkhau
3476269 Inherkhau worshipping Sito serpent God of the Underworld, from the Tomb of Inherkhau, Thebes (wall painting) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); Tomb of Inherkhau, Deir el-Medina

Inner Coffin of Djedmut, 26th-25th Dynasty, Late Period, c
3576752 Inner Coffin of Djedmut, 26th-25th Dynasty, Late Period, c.715-525 BC (wood with linen, gesso, and paint) by Egyptian; 180.3x53.7x19.1 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Archaeological dig in Egypt (colour litho)
2795798 Archaeological dig in Egypt (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archaeological dig in Egypt)

Sacred ibis in Ancient Egypt (chromolitho)
2788727 Sacred ibis in Ancient Egypt (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred ibis in Ancient 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

The Weighing of the Heart against the Feather of Truth, from the Book of the Dead of
BAL85710 The Weighing of the Heart against the Feather of Truth, from the Book of the Dead of the Scribe Any, c.1250 BC (painted papyrus) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); British Museum

Indian Hieroglyphs
LLM338418 Indian Hieroglyphs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Hieroglyphs. All Round the World, First Series (1868).); © Look and Learn

Palace of Rameses III, Medinet-Abou (engraving)
FEH328973 Palace of Rameses III, Medinet-Abou (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Land of the Pharaohs: Egypt and Sinai by the Rev)

Portico of the Temple of Denderah (engraving)
FEH328971 Portico of the Temple of Denderah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Land of the Pharaohs: Egypt and Sinai by the Rev)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

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.