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.
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Cylinder Seal with Offering Scene and Hieroglyphs
ca. 2960-2649 BCE (Early Dynastic)
42.167
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Cylinder Seal with Offering Scene and Hieroglyphs
ca. 2960-2649 BCE (Early Dynastic)
42.168
On view
![Image for Dog Game Piece](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_71.622_3QtrRt_DD_T08.jpg)
Dog Game Piece
ca. 2850 BCE (Early Dynastic Period, late 1st-2nd dynasty)
71.622
On view
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Lioness Game Piece
ca. 2850 BCE (Early Dynastic Period, late 1st-2nd dynasty)
71.623
On view
![Image for Cylinder Seal with Titles and Personal Names](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL2_42.177_Fnt_BW.jpg)
Cylinder Seal with Titles and Personal Names
ca. 2800-2400 BCE (Late Early Dynastic-Old Kingdom)
42.177
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Wall Fragment with Head and Bust
2707-2020 BCE or modern (Old Kingdom or modern)
22.323
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Cylinder Seal with the Names of King Sahure and Titles
2487-2475 BCE (Old Kingdom, 5th dynasty)
57.1748
On view
![Image for Relief of People in Boats](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_22.87_Fnt_DD_T08.jpg)
Relief of People in Boats
ca. 2370-2345 BCE (Old Kingdom, late 5th dynasty)
22.87
On view
![Image for Statue Group of Nen-kheft-ka and His Wife, Nefer-shemes](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_22.425_Fnt_DD_T08.jpg)
Statue Group of Nen-kheft-ka and His Wife, Nefer-shemes
ca. 2350 BCE (Old Kingdom, late 5th dynasty)
22.425
On view