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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![Image for Triad of Isis, Nepthys, and Harpocrates](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_48.1673_Fnt_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Triad of Isis, Nepthys, and Harpocrates
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-early Ptolemaic)
48.1673
![Image for Scarab with a Hawk-Headed Figure Set in a Swivel Ring](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.151_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with a Hawk-Headed Figure Set in a Swivel Ring
4th century BCE (Late Period-early Ptolemaic)
42.151
![Image for Vessel in the Form of Taweret](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_48.1539_3Qtr_DD_T08.jpg)
Vessel in the Form of Taweret
late 4th-3rd century BCE (early Ptolemaic Period)
48.1539
On view
![Image for Amuletic Plaque with Isis](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_48.1637_Fnt_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Amuletic Plaque with Isis
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-Ptolemaic)
48.1637
On view
![Image for Amuletic Plaque with Nephthys](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_48.1636_Fnt_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Amuletic Plaque with Nephthys
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-Ptolemaic)
48.1636
On view
![Image for Plaque with a Jackal Shaped Anubis](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_48.1635_Fnt_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Plaque with a Jackal Shaped Anubis
4th-mid 3rd century BCE (Late Period-Ptolemaic)
48.1635
On view