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
Standing Duamutef with Jackal Head
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1631
Scarab with Wings
1070-525 BCE (Third Intermediate-early Late Period)
VO.8 (42.373, 48.1667, 48.1668)
On view
Finger Ring with Names of Amun-Re in a Cartouche
1070-664 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
42.416
Finger Ring with Names of Amun-Re in a Cartouche
1070-940 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
42.418
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
Amulet with a Crocodile as a Solar God
ca. 1069-715 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
42.24
On view
Finger Ring with a Frog
ca. 945-715 BCE (Third Intermediate Period, 22nd-23rd dynasty)
48.1659
