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.
Scarab with a Hawk-Headed Figure Set in a Swivel Ring
4th century BCE (Late Period-early Ptolemaic)
42.151
Vessel in the Form of Taweret
late 4th-3rd century BCE (early Ptolemaic Period)
48.1539
On view
Triad of Isis, Nepthys, and Harpocrates
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-early Ptolemaic)
48.1673
Plaque with a Jackal Shaped Anubis
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-Ptolemaic)
48.1635
On view
Amuletic Plaque with Isis
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-Ptolemaic)
48.1637
On view
Plaque with a Jackal Shaped Anubis
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-Ptolemaic)
48.1634
On view