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Ptolemaic Dynasty Collection

The Ptolemaic Dynasty, a prominent ruling family in ancient Egypt, left behind a rich legacy that can still be admired today

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Ptolemaic Prince, Ptolemaic Period or later (305-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Ptolemaic Prince, Ptolemaic Period or later (305-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Ptolemaic Prince, Ptolemaic Period or later (305-31 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Lizard Figurine, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or later. Creator: Unknown

Lizard Figurine, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Lizard Figurine, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or later

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

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

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

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Recumbent Sphinx Figurine on a Stepped Platform, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE) or modern

Recumbent Sphinx Figurine on a Stepped Platform, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Recumbent Sphinx Figurine on a Stepped Platform, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE) or modern

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Figurine of a Falcon Standing on a Crocodile, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Figurine of a Falcon Standing on a Crocodile, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Falcon Standing on a Crocodile, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Phallic Figure, Ptolemaic Period (305-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Phallic Figure, Ptolemaic Period (305-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Phallic Figure, Ptolemaic Period (305-31 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Figure of a Bent Human Index Finger, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-395 CE) or later

Figure of a Bent Human Index Finger, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-395 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Figure of a Bent Human Index Finger, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-395 CE) or later

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Head and Torso of a Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Head and Torso of a Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head and Torso of a Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Head with Headdress, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Head with Headdress, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head with Headdress, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Male Torso, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Male Torso, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Male Torso, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Draped Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Draped Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Draped Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Elephant, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Elephant, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Elephant, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Double Barbed Model Arrow Tip, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (323 BCE -300 CE). Creator: Unknown

Double Barbed Model Arrow Tip, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (323 BCE -300 CE). Creator: Unknown
Double Barbed Model Arrow Tip, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (323 BCE -300 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Head of a Man, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Head of a Man, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head of a Man, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Antefix in the Form of a Female Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE)

Antefix in the Form of a Female Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Antefix in the Form of a Female Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Concave Terracotta Sculpture, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown

Concave Terracotta Sculpture, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Concave Terracotta Sculpture, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Figurine of a Temple Pediment, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (200 BCE-300 CE). Creator: Unknown

Figurine of a Temple Pediment, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (200 BCE-300 CE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Temple Pediment, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (200 BCE-300 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Face from a Coffin, Ptolemaic Period-early Roman Period (332 BCE-100 CE). Creator: Unknown

Face from a Coffin, Ptolemaic Period-early Roman Period (332 BCE-100 CE). Creator: Unknown
Face from a Coffin, Ptolemaic Period-early Roman Period (332 BCE-100 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Figurine of a Standing Naked Man Holding a Baby, Ptolemaic Period-early Roman Period 200 BCE-100

Figurine of a Standing Naked Man Holding a Baby, Ptolemaic Period-early Roman Period 200 BCE-100 CE. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Standing Naked Man Holding a Baby (image 2 of 2), Ptolemaic Period-early Roman Period (200 BCE-100 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Figurine of a Standing Naked Man Holding a Baby, Ptolemaic Period-early Roman Period 200 BCE-100 C

Figurine of a Standing Naked Man Holding a Baby, Ptolemaic Period-early Roman Period 200 BCE-100 C). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Standing Naked Man Holding a Baby (image 1 of 2), Ptolemaic Period-early Roman Period (200 BCE-100 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Human Head, Ptolemaic Period-Byzantine Period (332 BCE-641 CE). Creator: Unknown

Human Head, Ptolemaic Period-Byzantine Period (332 BCE-641 CE). Creator: Unknown
Human Head, Ptolemaic Period-Byzantine Period (332 BCE-641 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Feline Head, Ptolemaic Period-Byzantine Period (332 BCE-641 CE). Creator: Unknown

Feline Head, Ptolemaic Period-Byzantine Period (332 BCE-641 CE). Creator: Unknown
Feline Head, Ptolemaic Period-Byzantine Period (332 BCE-641 CE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Cow Headed Handle (image 2 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Cow Headed Handle (image 2 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Cow Headed Handle (image 2 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Cow Headed Handle (image 1 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Cow Headed Handle (image 1 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Cow Headed Handle (image 1 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Figurine of a Cobra Headed Deity Spearing an Enemy, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)

Figurine of a Cobra Headed Deity Spearing an Enemy, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Cobra Headed Deity Spearing an Enemy, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Staff Finial with Lioness Headed Cobra, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Staff Finial with Lioness Headed Cobra, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Staff Finial with Lioness Headed Cobra, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Figurine of Standing Cat Headed Goddess with Sistrum, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)

Figurine of Standing Cat Headed Goddess with Sistrum, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of Standing Cat Headed Goddess with Sistrum, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Ichneumon Mongoose Figurine, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Ichneumon Mongoose Figurine, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Ichneumon Mongoose Figurine, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Jackal Headed Figurine Protecting Osiris, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Jackal Headed Figurine Protecting Osiris, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Jackal Headed Figurine Protecting Osiris, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Head of Cat, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Head of Cat, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Head of Cat, Probably Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Winged Baboon Figurine, Probably Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (323 BCE-200 CE) or modern

Winged Baboon Figurine, Probably Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (323 BCE-200 CE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Winged Baboon Figurine, Probably Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (323 BCE-200 CE) or modern

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Standing Bes Figurine with Hathor Headdress, Probably Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (380-30 BCE)

Standing Bes Figurine with Hathor Headdress, Probably Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (380-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Standing Bes Figurine with Hathor Headdress, Probably Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (380-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Pantheistic Winged Deity with Bes Face, Probably Late Period-early Ptolemaic Period (664-200 B.C)

Pantheistic Winged Deity with Bes Face, Probably Late Period-early Ptolemaic Period (664-200 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Pantheistic Winged Deity with Bes Face, Probably Late Period-early Ptolemaic Period (664-200 B.C.)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Shabti and Coffin, Middle Kingdom-Ptolemaic Period (2061-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown

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

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

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

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Figure of Horus as a Falcon, 711 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Figure of Horus as a Falcon, 711 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figure of Horus as a Falcon, 711 B.C

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Shabti, 26th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period (664-304 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Shabti, 26th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period (664-304 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Shabti, 26th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period (664-304 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Braided Divine Beard for Attachment to a Larger Figure, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE)

Braided Divine Beard for Attachment to a Larger Figure, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Braided Divine Beard for Attachment to a Larger Figure, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Horus Falcon Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Horus Falcon Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Horus Falcon Figurine, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Fish Figurine Wearing a Horned Sun Disk, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Fish Figurine Wearing a Horned Sun Disk, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Fish Figurine Wearing a Horned Sun Disk, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Ichneumon Figurine Seated on a Container, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Ichneumon Figurine Seated on a Container, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Ichneumon Figurine Seated on a Container, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Dog Headed Bird Figurine Protecting a Female Lioness Deity, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period

Dog Headed Bird Figurine Protecting a Female Lioness Deity, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 BCE Creator: Unknown
Dog Headed Bird Figurine Protecting a Female Lioness Deity (image 2 of 2), Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Background imagePtolemaic Dynasty Collection: Dog Headed Bird Figurine Protecting a Female Lioness Deity, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period

Dog Headed Bird Figurine Protecting a Female Lioness Deity, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period... Creator: Unknown
Dog Headed Bird Figurine Protecting a Female Lioness Deity (image 1 of 2), Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)




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The Ptolemaic Dynasty, a prominent ruling family in ancient Egypt, left behind a rich legacy that can still be admired today. One of the most notable figures from this dynasty was Alexander the Great, who played a significant role in shaping its history. A stunning marble sculpture dating back to around 100 BC captures the essence of this influential Ptolemaic figure. The artistic prowess of the Ptolemaic era is further showcased through various artifacts and architectural wonders. The Edfu Temple Ceiling Art, created by Viet Chu, mesmerizes with its intricate details and vibrant colors. The Columns of Edfu stand tall as a testament to the grandeur and sophistication achieved during this period. Coins minted during different reigns provide valuable insights into the rulers' lives and their impact on society. Queen Arsinoe II is immortalized on an octadrachm coin from after 270 BCE, while King Ptolemy I Soter graces a pentadrachm coin from 285-247 BCE. King Ptolemy III Euergetes is depicted on another octadrachm coin from 221-205 BCE. Not only did these coins portray royalty but also shed light on other aspects of life under the rule of the Ptolemies. For instance, a coin featuring King Ptolemy of Cyprus reflects his influence beyond Egypt's borders in 68-67 BCE. Religious beliefs were also represented through these coins; one such example being Zeus depicted on a coin issued by possibly Ptolomy IV between 222-204 BCE. Tetradrachms were another popular form for depicting rulers like Ptolemy I Soter (305-284 BCE), King Ptolemy (367-284 BCE), and later versions portraying both kings named "Ptolemy. " These tetradrachms offer glimpses into different periods within the Ptolemaic Dynasty.