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.
Amuletic Plaque with Isis
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-Ptolemaic)
48.1637
On view
Scarab with a Hawk-Headed Figure Set in a Swivel Ring
4th century BCE (Late Period-early Ptolemaic)
42.151
Vessel in the Form of Taweret
late 4th-3rd century BCE (early Ptolemaic Period)
48.1539
On view
Amuletic Plaque with Nephthys
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-Ptolemaic)
48.1636
On view
Triad of Isis, Nephthys, and Harpocrates
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-early Ptolemaic)
48.1674
Torso of a King or God with Squares Incised on All Sections
4th century BCE (Late Period)
22.37
Mummification Bandage of Userwer
ca. 399-343 BCE (Late Period, 29th-30th dynasty)
83.767
Sistrum
ca. 380-250 BCE (Late Period (30th dynasty)-early Ptolemaic Period)
54.1207
On view
Sarcophagus for a Baboon
early 4th-late 1st century BCE (Late Period-Ptolemaic)
22.245
On view
Sculptor's Model of a Man with an Ibex and a Monkey
ca. 380-280 BCE (Late Period-early Ptolemaic)
22.57
On view
Horus the Child Standing on Crocodiles
ca. 380-343 BCE (Late Period, 30th dynasty)
22.140
On view
Head of a Crocodile
ca. 380-250 BCE (Late Period (30th dynasty)-early Ptolemaic Period)
47.117
On view
