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 Protective Figure of Aha-Bes](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_48.420_3Qtr_DD_T08.jpg)
Protective Figure of Aha-Bes
ca. 1800-1750 BCE (Middle Kingdom, 13th dynasty)
48.420
On view
![Image for Scarab Ring](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_54.2463_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab Ring
ca. 1794-1539 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period; MB IIB)
54.2463
![Image for Scarab with Crowns and Cobras Design](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.33_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with Crowns and Cobras Design
ca. 1794-1539 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period; MB IIB)
42.33
![Image for Scarab with Script Signs](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.12_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with Script Signs
ca. 1794-1539 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period; MB IIB)
42.12
![Image for Scarab with Geometric Spirals](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.23_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with Geometric Spirals
1794-1648 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13; MB IIB)
42.23
![Image for Scarab with a Royal Title](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.22_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with a Royal Title
1794-1539 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period)
42.22
![Image for Scarab Amulet](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.14_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab Amulet
1794-1539 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom-early Second Intermediate Period)
42.14
![Image for Scarab with Name of Sa-nebet-Junet](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.18_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with Name of Sa-nebet-Junet
1794-1648 BCE (Late Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13)
42.18
![Image for Statue of a Vizier, Usurped by Pa-di-iset](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_22.203_Fnt_DD_T08.jpg)
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
![Image for Seated Figure of Nefer-hotep](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_22.214_3Qtr_DD_T08.jpg)
Seated Figure of Nefer-hotep
ca. 1750-1700 BCE (Second Intermediate Period)
22.214
On view
![Image for Scarab with Perfect Existence Signs](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.37_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with Perfect Existence Signs
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; Hyksos; late MB IIB)
42.37
![Image for Scarab with Private Name Seal](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.42_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with Private Name Seal
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; Hyksos)
42.42
![Image for Scarab with Resting Griffon](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.524_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with Resting Griffon
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; late MB IIB)
42.524
![Image for Scarab with Spiral Scrolls](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.391_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with Spiral Scrolls
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; Hyksos; late MB IIB)
42.391
![Image for Scarab with Unification Image](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/CUR_42.79_Bot_DD_RS2009.jpg)
Scarab with Unification Image
ca. 1648-1539 BCE (Second Intermediate Period; Hyksos; late MB IIB)
42.79
![Image for Head from a Coffin Cover](https://art.thewalters.org/wp-content/themes/art-thewalters-org/assets/images/temp/card-placeholder@2x.jpg)
Head from a Coffin Cover
ca. 1645-1292 BCE (Second Intermediate Period-New Kingdom)
22.31