Statuette of a Hippopotamus
This faience hippopotamus statuette was found in Dra’ Abu el-Naga’ in western Thebes. The glossy blue glaze is the color…
Sphinx of King Amenemhat III
Seven sphinxes of Amenemhat III were found in Tanis in the eastern Delta. They were thus called the Tanite sphinxes.…
Relief of King Senusret III
Decorative lintel with hieroglyphs identify king Senusret III wearing the crown of Lower Egypt (left) and the crown of Upper…
Ka Statue of King Hor
This statue was excavated in 1894 in the tomb of king Hor that was found by a team of excavators…
Mummy of Ramesses III
King Ramesses III is considered to have been the last great king of the New Kingdom. He was not the…
The Weighing of the Heart Ceremony
The Two Maat in the Judgment Hall weigh the heart of the deceased against a statue of Maat. Maat was…
Pomegranate Jug with a Golden Goat Handle
This jug looks like a pomegranate with a golden handle in the shape of a goat. The goat’s legs give…
Model of a Carpentry Workshop
This model from Meketre’s funerary furniture shows some carpenters in their workshop. They are busy with woodworking of various kinds.…
Head of Queen Tiye
This small head, full of wonderful details, portrays Queen Tiye, one of the most powerful women in ancient Egypt. She…