The Offering Table of Defdji (2305–2118 BCE)
The Offering Table of Defdji is an exceptional example of how the ancient Egyptians sought to sustain life beyond death.
Period Ancient Egypt
Plaster Cast Bust of Nefertiti (1920s CE)
This is no ordinary bust. It is a 20th-century plaster cast of one of the most famous faces in the world—the Egyptian queen Nefertiti, whose original sculpture was unearthed from the sands of Amarna in 1912.
Pyramidion of Ptahemwia (c.1325 BCE)
A miniature limestone pyramid, roughly the size of a large breadbox, that once crowned a private tomb at Saqqara. Carved around 1325 BCE, the Pyramidion of Ptahemwia was the finishing touch on a mud-brick pyramid.
Alexander the Great Bust (300–150 BCE)
This marble portrait head captures Alexander the Great not as a battle-hardened warrior, but as a youthful, almost divine presence. The sculpture invites us into the world of Hellenistic idealism.
Double-Sided Votive Relief (305-30 BCE)
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).
Model Figure of a Man (1980–1801 BCE)
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 (145-100 BCE)
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.
The Death of Cleopatra (1890 CE)
The Death of Cleopatra (1890) is a grand oil painting depicting Cleopatra VII’s tragic demise in the Great Temple at Philae.
Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope (1427–1401 BCE)
A boxwood paint box from Egypt’s New Kingdom, inlaid with Egyptian blue, crafted for Vizier Amenemope’s artistic pursuits.
Canopic Jar With Falcons Head (664-525 BCE)
A travertine canopic jar from 664–525 BCE, topped with a falcon-headed lid symbolizing Qebehsenuef, crafted to safeguard intestines for the Egyptian afterlife.
Statuette of Isis and Horus (305-30 BCE)
A bronze figure from 305–30 BC, showing Isis holding infant Horus, cast with detailed features and a tang base.
Female Statuette (2040–1859 BCE)
A painted wooden female statuette from 2040–1859 BC, depicting a naked woman with jewelry, shaped with stylized hips and a detailed necklace.
Gold Scarab (1980-1801 BCE)
A gold amulet from 1980–1801 BC, shaped as a scarab beetle, fashioned with a detailed base for sealing or adornment.
Female Offering Bearer (2040–1648 BCE)
A wooden offering bearer from 2040–1648 BCE, showing a woman in a kalasiris dress, crafted from tamarisk with a sycamore base.
Striding Statue of Minnefer (2377–2311 BCE)
A painted limestone figure depicting Minnefer in a striding pose, colored with reddish-brown skin and a black wig.