Ptolemaic Period Collection

The superb ptolemaic portal and the ruins of the Temple of Khonsu in the archaeological site of Karnak in Egypt
3572247 The superb ptolemaic portal and the ruins of the Temple of Khonsu in the archaeological site of Karnak in Egypt; (add.info.: Karnak, Egypt 1870-1880 ca. Date of Artwork: 246-222 a.C)

Berenice II, 17th century (oil on canvas)
6203107 Berenice II, 17th century (oil on canvas); (add.info.: BERENICE II (25 December 267 BC to 221 BC) in the interpretation of Bernardo Strozzi (1581-2 August 1644)

The outer hypostyle atrium of the temple of Sobek and Horus, in the monumental complex of Kom Ombo in Egypt
3572250 The outer hypostyle atrium of the temple of Sobek and Horus, in the monumental complex of Kom Ombo in Egypt by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1870-1880 ca)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

The Ptolemaic period, spanning from the 4th century BCE to the 1st century BCE, was a time of great cultural and artistic achievements in ancient Egypt. This era is famously associated with Cleopatra, whose bas-relief alongside her son Caesarion showcases their regal presence. The Temple of Hathor at Dendara stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of this period, with its intricate carvings and grandeur that have captivated visitors even into the 20th century. The artistry of this era can also be seen in various coins minted during different reigns. Coins portraying Queen Arsinoe II and King Ptolemy I Soter depict their royal stature and influence over Cyprus. Similarly, depictions of gods like Hapi, god of the Nile in Flood, and Zeus on these coins highlight the religious significance intertwined with political power during this time. Not only did art flourish during this period but so did monumental structures like Edfu Temple. Its ceiling art by Viet Chu showcases exquisite craftsmanship while its colossal columns leave spectators awestruck by their sheer size and beauty. As we delve into history through these artifacts from the Ptolemaic period, we gain insight into an era where Egyptian culture merged with Greek influences under Ptolemaic rule. These remnants serve as reminders of a rich past that continues to fascinate us today.