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.
Lotus Chalice
13th-11th century BCE (New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period)
48.414
On view
Relief Displaying the King Suckled by the Hathor-Cow
ca. 1295-1186 BCE (New Kingdom, 19th dynasty)
22.121
On view
Pectoral with Sacred Symbol and Representation of Atum and Re-Harakhte on the Other Side
ca. 1295-945 BCE (Late New Kingdom-early Third Intermediate Period)
42.84
Scarab with the Cartouche of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BC)
1292-1069 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 19-20)
42.20
Scarab with the Throne Name of Thutmosis III
1292-1070 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 19-20)
42.68
Heart Scarab with Deceased Adoring Osiris
1292-1186 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 19-20)
42.83
Scarab with the Cartouche of Thutmosis III
1292-1186 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 19)
42.32
Wall Fragment with King Facing Right
1292-1185 BCE or modern (New Kingdom or modern)
22.157
Lionness Headed Usekh, So Called "Aegis"
1290-664 BCE (Late New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period)
57.1429
On view
Onuris in the Attitude of a Warrior
1290-730 BC (New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period)
54.2064
Fragment in Sunk Relief of Male Fecundity Figure Bearing Offerings
ca. 1270 BCE (New Kingdom, 19th dynasty, reign of Ramesses II)
22.100
On view
Fragment in Sunk Relief of Female Deity Bearing Offerings
ca. 1270 BCE (New Kingdom, 19th dynasty, reign of Ramesses II)
22.93
On view
