Middle Kingdom Collection (#4)

Ancient Egyptian tomb model, 22nd-19th century BC. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the deceased would have the same need for food

Great Sphinx of Amenemhat II, Ancient Egyptian. Amenemhat II was the third pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, ruling from 1929 until 1895 BC. From the Louvre Museum, Paris

An Ancient Obelisk at Matarea, Formerly Heliopolis, Egypt, 1801. Artist: Thomas Milton
An Ancient Obelisk at Matarea, Formerly Heliopolis, Egypt, 1801. The oldest standing Ancient Egyptian obelisk in existence

Rock Tombs, Beni Hassan, 10 March 1863, Egypt, 1863. Artist: Charles Emile de Tournemine
Rock Tombs, Beni Hassan, 10 March 1863, Egypt, 1863. From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Tombs of Beni-Hassan, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: George Moore
Tombs of Beni-Hassan, Egypt, 19th century. Beni Hasan is the site of 39 tombs dating from the Ancient Egyptian Middle Kingdom (c2030-1640 BC). From the collection of the Schuster Gallery, London

Swallow detail, Egyptian hieroglyphic on inner wall of coffin, c2000 BC. Coffin texts of Steward and Chief of Physicians, Seni. From Bersha, Middle Kingdom, 1991-1783 BC

Vulture on the inner wall of coffin of steward, Seni from El Bersha, Egypt, c2000 BC. Coffin texts of the Steward and Chief of Physicians, Seni. From Bersha, Middle Kingdom, 1991-1783 BC

Egyptian Hieroglyphs inside outer coffin of steward, Seni from El Bersha, Egypt, c2000 BC. Coffin texts of the Steward and Chief of Physicians, Seni. From Bersha, Middle Kingdom, 1991-1783 BC

Egyptian Hieroglyphs on inner wall of coffin of steward, Seni, El Bersha, Egypt, c2000 BC. Coffin of the Steward and Chief of Physicians, Seni. From Bersha, Middle Kingdom. 1991-1783 BC

Owl, Hieroglyphic inscription on inner wall of coffin of steward, Seni, El Bersha, Egypt, c2000 BC. Coffin texts of Steward and Chief of Physicians, Seni. From Bersha, Middle Kingdom, 1991-1783 BC

Stele of Pepi, chief of the potters, Ancient Egyptian, 18th century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Stele of the chief of treasurers Khor, Ancient Egyptian, 19th century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Relief of Imn-Hat seated with his wife & son in front of an offering, Thebes, c2050-c1786 BC
Relief of Imn-Hat seated with his wife and son in front of an offering, Thebes, Middle Kingdom Period. His sister Hepy stands at the far right

Relief on granite sarcophagus of Anubis, Memphis, Egypt, Middle kingdom period
Detail from Relief on granite sarcophagus of Anubis in the form of a jackal, Memphis, Egypt, Middle kingdom period

Massive Ancient Egyptian statues and columns at Luxor, Egypt. The scale of the buildings is indicated by the size of the group of tourists

Sarcophagus, Middle Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian, c2040-1786 BC. Detail showing a cow being milked. Her calf is tethered to her leg. The calf behind her belongs to another cow

Heliopolis Obelisk, Egypt, 1878. Artist: Felix Bonfils
Heliopolis Obelisk, Egypt, 1878. The oldest standing Ancient Egyptian obelisk in existence, this example dates from the reign of the 12th Dynasty Pharaoh Senusret I, who ruled from 1971 to 1926 BC

Wooden model of a man ploughing with oxen, from Egypt, Middle Kingdom, c2040-1750 BC. This model was originally placed in a tomb. From the British Museums collection

Wood Model of Woman Grinding Corn, Egyptian Tomb Finding, c1900 BC. Middle Kingdom at British Museum

Statue of Amenemhat III, 19th century BC. The sixth king of the 12th dynasty of Ancient Egypt, Amenemhat III ruled from c1860 to c1814 BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Hippopotamus figurine Middle Kingdom Dynasty 12
Hippopotamus figurine, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late13, 1700 B.C, ca, 18501700, Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb, Senwosret, 758, inside, Pit 805, 190708, Faience, L, 9.8 cm, 3 7/8, 8

Cosmetic Vessel Shape Cat Middle Kingdom Dynasty 12
Cosmetic Vessel, Shape, Cat, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early, ca, 19901900 B.C, Egypt, Travertine, Egyptian alabaster, copper, quartz crystal, paint, h, 14, 5 1/2, l, 13.7 cm, 3/8, w, 6.2, 2 7/16

Levantine Juglet Middle Kingdom Dynasty 12 mid
Levantine Juglet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, mid, ca, 19001850 B.C, Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb, Senwosret, 758, inside, Pit 756 lower north chamber, 190607, Pottery, painted ware, H

Egyptian Art, Sealing, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13, ca. 1981-1640 B. C. 1981, 1640, Mud
Egyptian Art, Sealing, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13, ca. 1981-1640 B.C. -1981, -1640, Mud

Weavers Tomb Khnumhotep Middle Kingdom Dynasty 12
Weavers, Tomb, Khnumhotep, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca, 18971878 B.C, Original, Egypt, Beni Hasan, Tomb 3, Paper, tempera paint, ink, facsimile, h, 66.5 cm, 26 3/16, w, 103.5, 40 3/4

Kamares jar, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 1213, ca, 19811640 B. C, Egypt, Memphite Region
Kamares jar, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 1213, ca, 19811640 B.C, Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 192022, Pottery, paint, H, 7 cm, 2 3/4, W, 6.5 9/16, pot, Minoan Crete

Model Water Lily Middle Kingdom Late dynasty 11
Model Water Lily, Middle Kingdom, Late dynasty 11, ca, 20511981 B.C, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple, Mentuhotep II, North Triangular Court, Pit 5, 192223, Painted, plastered wood

Model Lotos Flower Middle Kingdom Late dynasty 11
Model Lotos Flower, Middle Kingdom, Late dynasty 11, ca, 20511981 B.C, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple, Mentuhotep II, North Colonnade, Pit 5, 192223, Painted, plastered wood, H

EGYPT: BENI HASAN. Portico of a tomb at Beni Hasan, Egypt, built c1900 B. C. Photograph
EGYPT: BENI HASAN. Portico of a tomb at Beni Hasan, Egypt, built c1900 B.C. Photograph, c1850-1880

BOARD GAME, 2000 B. C. Game played on a board in ancient Egypt
BOARD GAME, 2000 B.C. Game played on a board in ancient Egypt. After a tomb painting of the Middle Kingdom (2, 000 B.C.)

Egypt, Luxor, Deir el-Bahri, Mortuary Temple of Mentuhotep II UNESCO World Heritage Site, 2010-1998 BC, 11th Dynasty

Hippopotamus ivory claquettes (castanets) in the shape of hand with carving depicting head of goddess Hathor
Egyptian civilization. Musical instruments: hippopotamus ivory claquettes (castanets) in the shape of a hand with carving depicting the head of goddess Hathor

Egyptian civilization, painted limestone statue of Pharaoh Mentuhotep III, from Thebes
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Painted limestone statue of Pharaoh Mentuhotep III. From Thebes

Panel detail with apotropaic eyes surmounting closed door, symbolizing transition to underworld
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII-XIII. Sarcophagus of Irinimenpu. Panel detail with apotropaic eyes surmounting a closed door that symbolizes transition to the underworld

Egypt, Asyut, Statuette representing a cook trying to roast a duck, coloured plastered wood 2nd Millennium B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Middle Kingdom, Egyptian art

Female head, from Lisht, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dinasty XII. Female head, from Licht

Detail of relief with servant showing jewels to the queen, from Sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, Temple of Mentuhotep II
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Sarcophagus of Queen Kawit. Detail of reliefs: a servant showing jewels to the queen. From the Temple of Mentuhotep II at Deir el Bahari

Painted wood models representing a scene of agricultural work, ploughing
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom. Painted wood models representing a scene of agricultural work. Ploughing

Stele of Treasurer Ty From Abydos
Egyptian civilization, Dynasty XII. Stele of Treasurer Ty. From Abydos

Egypt, Cairo, Necklace that belonged to Princess Khnumit, twelfth dynasty 20th-19th Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, Middle Kingdom, Egyptian art

Painted limestone stele depicting Senusret at his offering table
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII. Painted limestone stele depicting Senusret at his offering table

Egypt, Breastplate in gold and enamel, twelfth dynasty, Middle Kingdom 20th-18th Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, Egyptian art

Statuette representing a scribe sitting cross-legged on the floor with hands on thighs and a papyrus scroll opened on the skirt 2nd Millennium B.C

Wooden model of fishing boats and net, detail
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII. Wooden model of fishing boats and net. Detail

Stele of the chief by craftsman Irtysen
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Stele of the chief craftsman Irtysen (who lived at the time of Mentuhotep, 2060-2010 B.C.), boasting of the technical skills of the craftsman

Egypt, Asyut, Bread preparation, wooden model 2nd Millennium B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Middle Kingdom, Egyptian art

Ancient Egyptian painted limestone stele of carpenter Amenemhat, Middle Kingdom, XI Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Painted limestone stele of carpenter Amenemhat

Funerary stele of Ibi, Master of the chamber at the royal palace The deceased before the funerary offerings At the top
Egyptian civilization, Dynasty XVIII 1900-1660 b.C. Funerary stele of Ibi, Master of the chamber at the royal palace. The deceased before the funerary offerings

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"Exploring the Glorious Middle Kingdom: A Glimpse into Ancient Egyptian Art and Culture" Step back in time to the 12th dynasty of ancient Egypt, as we delve into the captivating world of the Middle Kingdom. This era, ruled by pharaohs like Amenemhat III, witnessed a flourishing period of artistry and innovation that continues to mesmerize us today. One remarkable artifact from this era is the Stela of Amenemhat and Hemet. Carved with intricate hieroglyphics, it offers a glimpse into their lives and beliefs during this prosperous time. Similarly, an amulet depicting a female sphinx showcases the Egyptians' fascination with mythical creatures. The it also saw great reverence for animals. An amulet featuring a hippopotamus head symbolizes protection against dangerous river creatures while highlighting their importance in Nile ecology. Additionally, an exquisite unguent vessel reveals their mastery in pottery craftsmanship. Religious symbolism played a significant role during this period as well. The Eye of Horus (Wedjat) amulet represents healing and restoration—a testament to their belief in divine powers. Another striking piece is a ring adorned with ankh—the symbol for life—reflecting their deep spiritual connection to eternity. Royalty left its mark on this era too; pendant bearing Kheperkare's cartouche pays homage to Sesostris I's reign—an emblematic representation of power and authority. Everyday objects also hold stories within them—like ointment jars used for beauty rituals or ball beads that adorned jewelry during celebrations—a testament to both practicality and aesthetics. Lastly, tools such as mortar and pestle reveal advancements in medicine and cosmetics production—an indication of societal progress even thousands of years ago. Meanwhile, kohl jars highlight ancient Egyptians' love for eye makeup—a timeless fashion statement still embraced today.