Egyptian

Treasures from the land of the pharaohs, this category includes artifacts like intricately carved tools, jewelry, and religious relics from Ancient Egypt. Each piece reflects the sophistication and mysticism of one of history’s most iconic civilizations.

Double-Sided Votive Relief from Ptolemaic Egypt in carved limestone

Double-Sided Votive Relief (305-30 BCE)

Antiquities Ceremonial & Religious Egyptian Europe

This small double-sided votive relief, also known as a sculptor's trial piece or model, is a finely carved limestone flake (ostracon) from ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BCE).

Egyptian painted wood model figure of a man, Middle Kingdom

Model Figure of a Man (1980–1801 BCE)

Antiquities Africa Ceremonial & Religious Egyptian

Despite its modest size, the figure of a man offers a vivid entry point into Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, where images were not merely symbolic but actively participated in ensuring eternal existence.

Stela of Pasherienimhotep, Egyptian limestone funerary monument, 145–100 BCE

Stela of Pasherienimhotep (145-100 BCE)

Antiquities Africa Ceremonial & Religious Egyptian

In ancient Egypt, stelae ensured the deceased’s memory and sustenance in the afterlife through offerings of bread, beer, and meat. This one, dedicated to Pasherienimhotep is a well preserved gem.

Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope (1427–1401 BCE)

Antiquities Africa Egyptian Tools and Implements

A boxwood paint box from Egypt’s New Kingdom, inlaid with Egyptian blue, crafted for Vizier Amenemope’s artistic pursuits.

Egyptian canopic jar with falcon head lid, 664–525 BCE

Canopic Jar With Falcons Head (664-525 BCE)

Antiquities Africa Ceremonial & Religious Egyptian

A travertine canopic jar from 664–525 BCE, topped with a falcon-headed lid symbolizing Qebehsenuef, crafted to safeguard intestines for the Egyptian afterlife.