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 "Senet" Game Piece](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_1997.22_Fnt_DD_T08.jpg)
"Senet" Game Piece
1550-712 BCE (New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period)
1997.22
On view
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Cylinder Seal with Concentric Circles and Geometric Designs
ca. 1545-1085 BCE (New Kingdom)
42.401
![Image for Scribe Statue of Min-nakht](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS1_22.230_Fnt_DD_T11.jpg)
Scribe Statue of Min-nakht
ca. 1500-1450 BCE (New Kingdom, early 18th dynasty)
22.230
On view