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.
Beaker of Neskhons
11th-10th century BCE (Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21)
48.412
Finger Ring with Names of Amun-Re in a Cartouche
1070-940 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
42.418
Khnum Standing
early 11th-late 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1709
Osiris Standing
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate Period to Late Period)
54.556
Standing Duamutef with Jackal Head
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1631
Coffin Panel with Paintings of Funerary Scenes
1070-945 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
62.2
On view
Lioness Headed Goddess Enthroned
early 11th-late 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.1558
Kneeling Heh on a Basket
early 11th-mid 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
48.425
Finger Ring with Names of Amun-Re in a Cartouche
1070-664 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
42.416
Standing Nehemet-Away
early 11th-late 4th century BCE (Third Intermediate-Late Period)
57.1479
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
