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.
Amuletic Figure of Duamutef, Son of Horus
ca. 750-650 BCE (Third Intermediate Period)
48.1639
On view
Isis and Harpokrates (Horus the Child)
mid 8th-mid 4th century BCE (Late Period?)
54.415
Model with a King, Lion and Ear
ca. 746-335 BCE or modern (Late Period or modern)
22.269
Model (?) of a Hawk Wearing the Crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt
ca. 746-335 BCE (Late Period)
22.55
Model with a King, Ear, and Head of Ram
ca. 746-335 BCE or modern (Late Period or modern)
22.266
Incense Burner
ca. 747-343 BCE (Late Third Intermediate-Late Period, 25th-30th dynasty)
54.498
On view
Worshipper Kneeling Before the God Anubis
ca. 747-525 BCE (Third Intermediate Period-Late Period, 25th-26th dynasty)
54.400