Ancient Egypt and Nubia
Statuary, reliefs, stelae, funerary objects, jewelry and objects from daily life, dating from prehistoric to Roman Egypt (5th millennium BC– 4th century AD ), can be found in the Walters’ collection of ancient Egyptian art. Among the most impressive pieces are two monumental 3,000-pound statues of the lion-headed goddess Sekhmet; sarcophagi; an intact mummy, still in its elaborate wrappings; as well as images of private individuals and kings and impressive jewelry.
Statuary, reliefs, stelae, funerary objects, jewelry and objects from daily life, dating from prehistoric to Roman Egypt (5th millennium BC– 4th century AD ), can be found in the Walters’ collection of ancient Egyptian art. Among the most impressive pieces are two monumental 3,000-pound statues of the lion-headed goddess Sekhmet; sarcophagi; an intact mummy, still in its elaborate wrappings; as well as images of private individuals and kings and impressive jewelry.
Khnum Standing
early 11th-late 6th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1598
Scarab with New Year Request
1070-525 BCE (Third Intermediate-early Late Period)
42.392
Divine Triad of Amun, Ptah and a Goddess Figure, Probably Hathor
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
54.2300
Onuris Standing with Spear in Left Hand
early 11th-late 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1719
Falcon Head of Re-Harakte
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1655
Amulet with a Crocodile as a Solar God
ca. 1069-715 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
42.24
On view
Finger Ring with a Frog
ca. 945-715 BCE (Third Intermediate Period, 22nd-23rd dynasty)
48.1659
Block Statue of Pede-Amon-Neb-Nesut-Tewy
946-736 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
22.172
