Ptolemaic Age Collection

Granite statue of Ptolemaic queen (Cleopatra VII), detail
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 1st century b.C. Granite statue of Ptolemaic queen (Cleopatra VIIja). Detail

Colossus of Macedonian king (possibly Alexander), portrayed as Pharaoh, from Karnak
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period. Colossus of a Macedonian king (possibly Alexander), portrayed as a Pharaoh. From Karnak

Marble statue of Cleopatra with cornucopia, 51-30 b. c. detail
Egyptian civilization, 1st century b.C. Marble statue of Cleopatra with a cornucopia, 51-30 b.C. Detail

Basalt statue of of Cleopatra VII horn of plenty (51-30 b. c. ) detail
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 1st century b.C. Basalt statue of of Cleopatra VII horn of plenty (51-30 b.C.). Detail

Marble head of young woman
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 1st-2nd century b.C. Marble head of a young woman

Marble statue of Cleopatra VII with horn of plenty (51-30 b. c. ), detail
Egyptian civilization, 1st century b.C. - Marble statue of Cleopatra VII with horn of plenty (51-30 b.C.). Detail

Rosetta Stone with inscription celebrating first anniversary of coronation of Ptolemy V in three scripts
Egypt, 2nd century b.C. Rosetta Stone with inscription celebrating the first anniversary of the coronation of Ptolemy V in three scripts: Egyptian hieroglyphs

Banquet scene, from Alexandria
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period. Banquet scene. From Alexandria

Fragment of faience statuette of Isis
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 3rd century b.C. Fragment of faience statuette of Isis

Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period. Painted wood statue of goddess Isis

Plastered and painted wood sarcophagus of cat
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period. Plastered and painted wood sarcophagus of a cat

Faience vase with applied figures of the god Bes
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 3rd century b.C. Faience vase with applied figures of the god Bes

Marble head of Ptolemy III (246-222 b. c. )
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 3rd century b.C. Marble head of Ptolemy III (246-222 b.C.)

Bronze statuette of Isis nursing Horus
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 4th-3rd century b.C. Bronze statuette of Isis nursing Horus

Mummy of fish
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period. Mummy of a fish

Faience oenochoe with Arsinoe II (270-240 b. c. )
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 3rd century b.C. Faience oenochoe with Arsinoe II (270-240 b.C.)

Limestone head of Cleopatra I or II, from Alexandria, Mazarita district (181-164 b. c. )
Egyptian civilization, 2nd century b.C. Limestone head of Cleopatra I or II. From Alexandria, Mazarita district (181-164 b.C.)

Marble head of Berenice II (246-222 b. c. )
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 3rd century b.C. Marble head of Berenice II (246-222 b.C.)

Gilded and glass inlaid decoration depicting the goddess Maat, from piece of furniture
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period. Gilded and glass inlaid decoration depicting the goddess Maat, from a piece of furniture

Marble head of Arsinoe III (222-204 b. c. )
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 3rd century b.C. Marble head of Arsinoe III (222-204 b.C.)

Cat mummy, detail
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Cat mummy. Head detail

Wood and leather drum
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, 4th century b.C. Musical instruments: wood and leather drum

Painted wood statue of goddess Isis
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period. Painted wood statue of goddess Isis

Hieroglyphic writing from the Temple of Kom
Egyptian civilization. Hieroglyphic writing from the Temple of Kom

Painted wood stele of Usirur, priest of Amon at Thebes. Detail, the deceased before Osiris, Isis, Nephthys and Anubis
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 3rd century b.C. Painted wood stele of Usirur, priest of Amon at Thebes. Detail, the deceased before Osiris, Isis, Nephthys and Anubis

Terracotta statuette of Isis or of worshipper
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 1st century b.C. Terracotta statuette of Isis or of a worshipper

Papyrus from the First Book of Breathing of Ousirour, deceased offering incense to Hathor
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period. Papyrus from the First Book of Breathing of Ousirour, 150-100 b.C. The deceased offering incense to Hathor

Marble head of Ptolemy VI (176-145 b. c. )
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period, 2nd century b.C. Marble head of Ptolemy VI (176-145 b.C.)

Basalt statue of Hor, priest of Thot
Egyptian civilization, 1st century b.C. Basalt statue of Hor, priest of Thot

Wood and bronze sculpture
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period, 332-30 a.C. Wood and bronze sculpture. Detail

Papyrus from the First Book of Breathing of Ousirour, at the bottom, the deceased before Osiris
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic period. Papyrus from the First Book of Breathing of Ousirour, 150-100 b.C. At the bottom, the deceased before Osiris; top, hymn to Osiris

Egypt, Edfu, Temple of Horus, pronaos with statue of god Horus in form of hawk surrounded by double crown
Egypt - Edfu - Temple of Horus. The pronaos with a statue of the god Horus in the form of a hawk surrounded by the double crown. Ptolemaic Period

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The Ptolemaic Age was a fascinating era in ancient Egypt, marked by the rule of the Greek-descended Ptolemaic dynasty. This period saw a unique blend of Egyptian and Hellenistic cultures, as evident in the stunning artifacts that have survived to this day. One such artifact is a magnificent granite statue of Cleopatra VII, the last queen of Egypt from the Ptolemaic lineage. The intricate details on her regal figure showcase her beauty and power, giving us a glimpse into her reign. Another remarkable piece is a marble head of a young woman, showcasing the artistic prowess of this era. The delicate features and lifelike expression capture the essence of youth and vitality during this time. A marble statue depicting Cleopatra VII with the horn of plenty symbolizes abundance and prosperity under her rule. This artwork exemplifies how she sought to bring wealth and stability to Egypt during her reign from 51-30 B. C. The Rosetta Stone stands as an iconic relic from this age, bearing inscriptions celebrating Ptolemy V's first anniversary as king. With its three scripts - Egyptian hieroglyphs, demotic script, and Greek - it provided scholars with crucial insights into deciphering ancient Egyptian writing systems. A banquet scene painting discovered in Alexandria offers glimpses into daily life during this period. It portrays lavish feasts where people enjoyed food, drink, music, and dance – highlighting both opulence and entertainment in Ptolemaic society. The colossal statue believed to be Alexander or another Macedonian king depicts them as pharaohs at Karnak temple complex. This fusion reflects their desire to integrate themselves within Egyptian culture while maintaining their own identity. An exquisite fragmentary faience statuette showcases Isis – one of Egypt's most revered goddesses – displaying intricate craftsmanship prevalent during this time. The attention to detail brings out divinity through vibrant colors on this delicate material.