Crafted from sycamore fig wood, a timber long associated in Ancient Egypt with rebirth and divine protection, this coffin was carefully gessoed and painted, allowing its richly symbolic decoration to gleam with colour and meaning. Measuring 208 × 68 cm, its surface becomes a canvas for theology, memory, and hope for eternal renewal. The coffin...
Carved from deep-hued jasper, this finely worked ram’s head amulet embodies the divine authority of Amun, the supreme god favoured by the Kushite rulers of Ancient Egypt’s 25th Dynasty. For the kings of Nubia, Amun was not merely a patron deity but the very source of royal legitimacy, worshipped above all at Napata and the...
The “Prosthetic Toe of Tabaket-en-Mut,” commonly called the Cairo Toe or Cairo Wooden Toe, is one of the oldest known functional prosthetic body parts in the world. The Cairo Toe is a wooden and leather prosthetic big toe discovered on the mummy of an Egyptian noblewoman named Tabaket-en-Mut, likely the daughter of a priest. Although...
This amulet, made of green glazed composition (faience), takes the unusual form of a quadruple Wedjat-eye. The convex face shows four protective eyes surrounding a central rosette, while the reverse is flat but also bears a Wedjat-eye. Pierced longitudinally, it was once strung for wear, ensuring the constant presence of its protective powers. The Wedjat,...
Min of Koptos, one of the most ancient and enigmatic deities of the Ancient Egyptian pantheon, was revered as a god of fertility, virility, and the regenerative forces of nature. Min symbolised masculine creative power at its most primal and enduring. His cult flourished especially in Koptos and Akhmim, where he was venerated as the...
Amenemipet was a distinguished priest of Amun during Egypt’s Third Intermediate Period, roughly between 950 and 900 B.C. (Late 21st–early 22nd Dynasty) who steps from the painted panels of his own coffin as a figure of refined piety and quiet authority, likely serving at the cult centre of Deir el-Bahari where he acted as a...
Delicate yet imbued with potent symbolism, this captivating pendant dates from the Third Intermediate Period. With the twilight centuries of the New Kingdom now past, this miniature masterpiece of sacred adornment evokes the lingering splendour of a once radiant golden age. Fashioned from rich gold and vivid turquoise (a gemstone revered in Ancient Egyptian thought...
A stout man, bald and adorned in pleated linens, Pakherenkhonsu, is depicted striding forth with a broom in one hand, showcasing his temple duties as the “Doorkeeper of the House of Amun“. We can presume Pakherenkhonsu’s job consisted of securing the sanctuary, as well as maintaining the surroundings; keeping things tidy and righteous for the...
Standing 24.3 cm tall, the figure depicts the goddess with arms dangling, wearing a long robe and holding an ankh, the symbol of life. The eyes, once inlaid, hint at the statuette’s original vivid detail. The statuette is crafted from stone, though the specific type is not identified in available records. Hieroglyphic inscriptions name king...
The coffin of Tamutmutef, “Chantress of Amun”, is an exquisite example of funerary craftsmanship from the Third Intermediate Period, dating approximately between 1076 and 746 B.C. This period, following the decline of the New Kingdom, was marked by political fragmentation and a shift in religious power, particularly toward the priesthood of Amun at Thebes. Within...
