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.
![Detail image for Ancient Egypt and Nubia](https://art.thewalters.org/images/categories/rs20088_pl1_783-_tr_t97ia-ppt.jpg)
![Image for Kneeling Shu with Raised Arms](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_48.1544_Fnt_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Kneeling Shu with Raised Arms
mid 7th-late 6th century BCE (Late Period, 26th dynasty)
48.1544
![Image for Priest Holding a Statue of the Goddess Neith](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_54.544_3QtrLft_DD_T12.jpg)
Priest Holding a Statue of the Goddess Neith
mid 7th-mid 4th century BCE (Late Period)
54.544
![Image for Block Statue of Sheshonq (Shishak)](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_22.167_Fnt_DD_AST18-tms.jpg)
Block Statue of Sheshonq (Shishak)
mid 7th-late 6th century BCE (Late Period)
22.167
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