Theban Collection

Ahmose-Nefertari. Queen of Egypt. Statue
Ahmose-Nefertari, Queen of Egypt. Standing figure. Wood. Posthumous. New Kingdom. 19th Dynasty. 1200 BC. Thebes, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt, 1841
3480441 Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt, 1841; (add.info.: Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt 1841. By French architect, Hector Horeau; 1801 - 1872)

The Death of Epaminondas, 1726. Creator: Isaac Walraven
The Death of Epaminondas, 1726. Theban general who died after being hit in the chest by a spear

Ramesseum, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ramesseum, Egypt, 1984. The remains of the Ramasseum, the memorial temple to the Egyptian pharoah Ramessesm dating from the 13th century BC

Theban alphabet (Honorian alphabet or the Runes of Honorius
5615723 Theban alphabet (Honorian alphabet or the Runes of Honorius) and Celestial Alphabet (Scriptura Malachim or Angelic Script) Engraving from Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim (1486-1535)

Coffin of King Nubkheperra Intef. Detail. 17th Dynasty. Second Intermediate Period. Around 1600 BC. From Dra Abu el-Naga (Thebes, Egypt). British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Egyptian wooden sarcophagus
Inner wooden coffin of Henutmehyt, covered in gold leaf. Decorated with representations of different deities as a winged goddess Nut, the boat of the Sun god and other protective deities

DEATH OF EPAMINONDAS
Epaminondas, Theban general, dies fighting the Spartans at the battle of Mantinea risking his own life to save that of his friend Pelopidas. Date: 362 BCE

Erotic fresco from Byban el Molouk, Thebes, from Descriptions of Egypt by Edmonde Francois Jomard
STC221879 Erotic fresco from Byban el Molouk, Thebes, from Descriptions of Egypt by Edmonde Francois Jomard, published 1809-22 (colour litho) by Legentil (19th century) (after)

Statuette of the Theban Triad, Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period-Late Period, Dynasty 21-31 (about 1069-332 BCE)

Coffin and Mummy of Paankhenamun, Thebes, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22 (about 945-715 BCE)

Acteon devoured by hunting hounds (engraving)
3480566 Acteon devoured by hunting hounds (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Acteon devoured by hunting hounds. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Winemaking, Tomb of Ipuy (tempera on paper)
3525838 Winemaking, Tomb of Ipuy (tempera on paper) by Wilkinson, Charles (19th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Copy of painting from Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes)

Blue-Painted Ibex Amphora from Malqata, c. 1390-1353 BC (pottery, white cream slip
3525829 Blue-Painted Ibex Amphora from Malqata, c.1390-1353 BC (pottery, white cream slip, paint) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 39.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Ceiling painting from the palace of Amenhotep III, c. 1390-1353 BC (dried mud, mud plaster
3525824 Ceiling painting from the palace of Amenhotep III, c.1390-1353 BC (dried mud, mud plaster, gesso) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 140 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Boar hunt (colour litho)
957870 Boar hunt (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boar hunt. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Bacchus thebain (engraving)
2793337 Bacchus thebain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchus thebain. Illustration for La Mythologie by Rene Menard (Delagrave, 1878)

Decoration from the Room of the Harps, East Tomb, Byban el Molouk, Thebes
STC221880 Decoration from the Room of the Harps, East Tomb, Byban el Molouk, Thebes, from Descriptions of Egypt by Edmonde Francois Jomard, published 1809-22 (colour litho) by Dutertre

Statuette of Huwebenef, c. 1550-1479 BC (wood)
5667129 Statuette of Huwebenef, c.1550-1479 BC (wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes)

Theban shield and bow cases (engraving)
5200755 Theban shield and bow cases (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theban shield and bow cases)

Domestic Shrine, c. 1479-1425 BC (limestone, originally painted)
491052 Domestic Shrine, c.1479-1425 BC (limestone, originally painted) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); h:42.40 w:27.40 d:9.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Gratitude of Thebes, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
PNH367442 The Gratitude of Thebes, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Patry, Alexandre Louis (1810-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

A portrait of the dancer Seraphine Astafieva, 1915
A portrait of the dancer Seraphine Astafieva as Bernice, Queen of Egypt in the ballet Theban Night, 1915 Date: 1915

Stela of Aafenmut, from Thebes, Late Period, c. 924-889 BC (painted wood)
3432873 Stela of Aafenmut, from Thebes, Late Period, c.924-889 BC (painted wood) by Egyptian 22nd Dynasty (945-715 BC); 23x18x3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt)

Coffin of Prince Amenemhat (wood, paint, stucco)
3472282 Coffin of Prince Amenemhat (wood, paint, stucco) by Egyptian 21st Dynasty (c.1069-945 BC); 104.4 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Upper Egypt, Thebes)

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut, c. 1479-58 B. C. (indurated limestone, paint)
3472277 Seated Statue of Hatshepsut, c.1479-58 B.C. (indurated limestone, paint) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 195 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Menat necklace from Malqata, c. 1390-1353 BC (Faience, bronze or copper alloy, glass
3526068 Menat necklace from Malqata, c.1390-1353 BC (Faience, bronze or copper alloy, glass, agate, carnelian, lapis lazuli)

Epaminondas (engraving)
2792783 Epaminondas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epaminondas. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Pelopidas, Theban statesman and general (engraving)
2788661 Pelopidas, Theban statesman and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelopidas (d 364 BC), Theban statesman and general

Man Making a Net, Tomb of Ipuy, c. 1295-1213 BC (tempera on paper)
3526047 Man Making a Net, Tomb of Ipuy, c.1295-1213 BC (tempera on paper) by Davies, Norman de Garis (1865-1941); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Reconstruction of Wall Decoration from the Temple of Amun at Malqata, c
3525836 Reconstruction of Wall Decoration from the Temple of Amun at Malqata, c.1390-1352 BC (faience, modern plaster, gold paint) by Egyptian School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bag of Natron from Tutankhamuns Embalming Cache, c. 1336-27 B. C. (linen, natron)
3472281 Bag of Natron from Tutankhamuns Embalming Cache, c.1336-27 B.C. (linen, natron) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt)

Statuette of Amun (gold)
3472274 Statuette of Amun (gold) by Egyptian 22nd Dynasty (945-715 BC); 17.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, possibly Upper Egypt, Thebes)

Relief with hieroglyphics, possibly from Thebes, c. 600 BC (painted limestone)
HSC249007 Relief with hieroglyphics, possibly from Thebes, c.600 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); 25.5x15.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Colossi of Amenophis III and the Colossus of Memnon (b / w photo)
JHL358835 The Colossi of Amenophis III and the Colossus of Memnon (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bas-relief at Medynet-Abou, Palace of the Kings at Thebes, Volume I, plate 12
STC177032 Bas-relief at Medynet-Abou, Palace of the Kings at Thebes, Volume I, plate 12, from Descriptions of Egypt, by Edmonde Francois Jomard, engraved by Antoine Phelippeaux (1767-p.1830)

The Hall of Columns, 1906 (b / w photo)
JHL358841 The Hall of Columns, 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: mortuary temple of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC); ); English, out of copyright

The Ramesseum (b / w photo)
JHL358840 The Ramesseum (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: mortuary temple of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC); ); English, out of copyright

Statuette of Huwebenef, c. 1550-1479 BC (wood)
5667128 Statuette of Huwebenef, c.1550-1479 BC (wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 35 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes)

The Ababda, Nomads of the Eastern Thebaid Desert, illustration from
STC89033 The Ababda, Nomads of the Eastern Thebaid Desert, illustration from The Valley of the Nile, engraved by Freeman, pub

Meat processing of the birds, detail from the tomb of Nakht, c. 1390 BC (wall painting)
5853841 Meat processing of the birds, detail from the tomb of Nakht, c.1390 BC (wall painting) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Alinari Archives, Florence

Theban shield and quivers (engraving)
5200811 Theban shield and quivers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theban shield and quivers)

Three-legged stool, c. 1903 (cherrywood)
873085 Three-legged stool, c.1903 (cherrywood) by Loos, Adolf (1870-1933); height: 19.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Vase, c. 1390-1353 BC (glass)
3525830 Vase, c.1390-1353 BC (glass) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 9.7 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata)

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"Theban: A Journey Through Ancient Egypt's Rich History and Artistic Treasures" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world art and culture. From the majestic statue of Ahmose-Nefertari, Queen of Egypt, to the intricately decorated Coffin of King Nubkheperra Intef, each artifact tells a story that spans centuries. Marvel at the Egyptian wooden sarcophagus, adorned with intricate carvings and hieroglyphics, offering a glimpse into ancient burial practices. Explore the mysterious Theban alphabet or Runes of Honorius, an enigmatic script that still puzzles scholars today. Discover the False door of Senenmut, an architectural marvel depicting scenes from daily life in ancient Egypt. Admire the relief depicting Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing at Ramesseum temple. Uncover hidden desires through an erotic fresco from Byban el Molouk in Thebes. This vivid artwork showcases intimate moments frozen in time by Edmonde Francois Jomard's Descriptions of Egypt. Experience everyday life through a funerary model showcasing a census of livestock from Meketre's tomb. Painted wood brings this scene to life as you witness ancient Egyptians' reliance on animals for sustenance. Witness history unfold with Alexander at the Sack of Thebes in 335 BC. Hutchinsons History captures this pivotal moment when one empire clashed with another—a reminder that even great civilizations can fall. Lastly, explore a model cattle stable from Meketre's tomb—an exquisite example of plastered and painted wood craftsmanship dating back to 1981-1975 B. C. , providing insight into agricultural practices during this era. Theban offers us glimpses into both grandeur and everyday life—reminding us that behind these artifacts lie stories waiting to be discovered—a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with our past.