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.
Two Rings with Lotus Flowers
1400-1200 BCE (New Kingdom)
VO.77 (57.1474, 57.1475)
On view
Plaque with the Throne Name of Thutmosis IV
1397-1388 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
42.28
Stylized Scarab with Cartouche of Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BC)
1397-1388 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
42.11
Scarab with Cartouche of Thutmosis IV (1397-1388 BCE)
1397-1388 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
42.47
Relief with a Woman's Head
ca. 1380-1360 BCE (?); 20th century (?) (New Kingdom)
22.99
On view
Head of a Statue of Amenhotep III, Re-Carved for Ramesses II
ca. 1380 BCE; Recarved: 1279-1213 BCE (New Kingdom, 18th dynasty; Recarved 19th dynasty)
22.107
On view
Commemorative Scarab of Amenhotep III
ca. 1380 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III)
42.206
On view
Palm Column Kohl Tube
ca. 1390-1213 BCE (New Kingdom, late 18th-19th Dynasty)
47.41
On view
Scarab with the Throne Name of Amenophis III (1388-1351/1350 BCE)
1388-1351 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
42.80
