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.
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![Image for Funerary Stele of Tembu](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL1_22.92_Fnt_TR_T02.jpg)
Funerary Stele of Tembu
ca. 1500-1470 BCE (New Kingdom, early 18th dynasty)
22.92
On view
![Image for Scarab with a Sphinx Set in a Swivel Ring](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.187_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with a Sphinx Set in a Swivel Ring
Scarab: 1504-1388 BCE; Ring: Modern (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
42.187
![Image for Scarab with the Throne Name of Thutmosis III](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.53_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with the Throne Name of Thutmosis III
1479-1425 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
42.53
![Image for Scarab with the Cartouche of Thutmose III](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.45_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with the Cartouche of Thutmose III
1479-1425 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
42.45
![Image for Unfinished Ring with Flat Bead](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.188_Fnt_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Unfinished Ring with Flat Bead
1479-1185 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18-19)
42.188
On view
![Image for Scarab with the Throne Name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BCE)](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.77_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with the Throne Name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BCE)
1479-1425 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
42.77
![Image for Plaque with the Cartouche of Thutmosis lll (1479-1425 BCE)](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.1263_Fnt_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Plaque with the Cartouche of Thutmosis lll (1479-1425 BCE)
1479-1425 BCE (New Kingdom)
42.1263
![Image for Head of Hatshepsut (?)](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS4_22.77_DD_AT23_44924-tms.jpg)
Head of Hatshepsut (?)
ca. 1478-1458 BCE or modern (New Kingdom or modern)
22.77
On view
![Image for Head of King Amenhotep II with the "Blue Crown"](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_22.229_Fnt_DD_T13.jpg)
Head of King Amenhotep II with the "Blue Crown"
1427-1401 BCE (New Kingdom)
22.229
On view