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.
Pectoral with Female Worshiper and Anubis on Shrine
1070-730 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
42.89
Hawk's Head; Falcon's Head
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1656
Scarab with New Year Request
1070-525 BCE (Third Intermediate-early Late Period)
42.392
Divine Triad of Amun, Ptah and a Goddess Figure, Probably Hathor
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
54.2300
Scarab with Wings
1070-525 BCE (Third Intermediate-early Late Period)
VO.8 (42.373, 48.1667, 48.1668)
On view
Jackal Headed Anubis
early 11th-mid 7th century BCE (Third Intermediate-early Late Period)
48.1549
Khnum Standing
early 11th-late 6th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1598
Kebhesenuf with Falcon Head, Son of Horus
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1632
Onuris Standing with Spear in Left Hand
early 11th-late 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1719
Falcon Head of Re-Harakte
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1655
Standing Hapy with Baboon Head, Son of Horus
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1630
Lion Headed Nefertem
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.2314
Standing Figure of Imsety Human Figure, Son of Horus
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1633
Head of Amun-Re
early 11th-late 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
54.2091
