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.
Spacer with Cartouche of Amenophis III
1388-1350 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
42.86
On view
Amulet with the Names of Amenophis III (1388-1351/1350 BCE) and Queen Tiye
1388-1351 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)
42.67
Vase with Names of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye
ca. 1370 BCE (New Kingdom, 18th dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III)
48.403
On view
Block Statue of Kha-em-Waset
ca. 1370-1360 BCE (New Kingdom, 18th dynasty, reign of Amenhotep III)
22.68
On view
Seal Ring with the Name of Akhenaten
ca. 1351-1334 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Amarna)
42.201
On view
Signet Ring with Name of King Akhenaten
ca. 1340 BCE or early 20th century (New Kingdom or modern)
57.1471
Situla with Erased Cartouche of Akhenaten
1351-1334 BCE (New Kingdom-Amarna)
48.456
On view
Head of a Statue of Tutankhamen (?) with the "Blue Crown"
1333-1323 BCE (New Kingdom)
22.222
Fragment of a Tomb Relief with an Attendant Leading an Oryx
ca. 1319-1278 BCE (New Kingdom)
22.127
On view
Male Bust From a Group Statue
ca. 1300-1290 BCE (New Kingdom, late 18th-19th dynasty)
22.111
On view
