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.
Cylinder Seal with Cartouche of Amenemhat
ca. 1985-1550 BCE (Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period)
42.234
Standing Figure of a Male Dignitary
ca. 1970 BCE (Middle Kingdom, early 12th dynasty)
71.509
On view
Male Figure
1976-1793 BCE (?) or 946-736 BCE (?) (Middle Kingdom or Third Intermediate Period)
22.412
Harpokrates (Horus the Child) Seal
1976-1425 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-early New Kingdom)
42.207
Base with Two Prostrate Figures
ca. 1880 BCE (Middle Kingdom, 12th dynasty)
22.373
On view
Magic Wand Depicting a Procession of Deities
ca. 1880-1700 BCE (Middle Kingdom, late 12th-13th dynasty)
71.510
On view
King
Original work: ca. 1872-1806 BCE; Reworking: ca. 1250 BCE (Middle Kingdom; New Kingdom)
22.351
On view
Cylinder Seal with Cartouche of Sesostris II and Hieroglyphs
ca. 1877-1870 BCE (Middle Kingdom, 12th dynasty, reign of Sesostris II)
42.231
Cylinder Seal with Cartouche of Amenemhat III and Hieroglyphs
ca. 1870-1550 BCE (Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period)
42.398
Sesostris III
ca. 1850 BCE (Middle Kingdom, 12th dynasty, reign of Sesostris III)
22.115
On view
Cylinder Seal with Cartouches of Amenemhat III and Hieroglyphs
ca. 1831-1550 BCE (Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period)
42.235
Fragment of a Uraeus with the Head of a King
ca. 1806-1700 BCE (Middle Kingdom)
22.367
On view
Funerary Stela
ca. 1800-1700 BCE (?); 20th century (?) (Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period; modern)
22.125
On view