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.
Protective Figure of Aha-Bes
ca. 1800-1750 BCE (Middle Kingdom, 13th dynasty)
48.420
On view
Scarab Ring
ca. 1794-1539 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period; MB IIB)
54.2463
Scarab with Crowns and Cobras Design
ca. 1794-1539 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period; MB IIB)
42.33
Scarab with Script Signs
ca. 1794-1539 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period; MB IIB)
42.12
Scarab with Geometric Spirals
1794-1648 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13; MB IIB)
42.23
Scarab with a Royal Title
1794-1539 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period)
42.22
Scarab Amulet
1794-1539 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-early Second Intermediate Period)
42.14
Scarab with Name of Sa-nebet-Junet
1794-1648 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13)
42.18
Statue of a Vizier, Usurped by Pa-di-iset
ca. 1780-1700 BCE; Inscription and relief: ca. 900-850 BCE (Middle Kingdom, 13th dynasty & Third Intermediate Period, 22nd)
22.203
On view
Seated Figure of Nefer-hotep
ca. 1750-1700 BCE (Second Intermediate Period)
22.214
On view
Scarab with Perfect Existence Signs
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; Hyksos; late MB IIB)
42.37
Scarab with Private Name Seal
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; Hyksos)
42.42
Scarab with Resting Griffon
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; late MB IIB)
42.524
Scarab with Spiral Scrolls
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; Hyksos; late MB IIB)
42.391
Scarab with Unification Image
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; Hyksos; late MB IIB)
42.79
Head from a Coffin Cover
ca. 1645-1292 BCE (Second Intermediate Period-New Kingdom)
22.31
