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.
Region Egypt
Bedouins Rest Near the Pyramids of Giza (1890s CE)
The image invites the viewer to reflect on contrasts: movement and permanence of the Bedouins, desert survival and ancient stone marvels and everyday life unfolding beside timeless monuments at Giza.
Egyptian Mummy Seller (1875 CE)
Depicting an egyptian street vendor surrounded by mummified bodies and artifacts for sale, this image evokes the era's fascination with Egyptomania, blending curiosity, exploitation, and a disregard for cultural heritage.
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.
Pharaoh’s Handmaidens (1883 CE)
A vibrant Pre-Raphaelite oil painting portraying young women in a romanticized ancient Egyptian court of the pharao.
The First Kiss of the Sun (1886 CE)
This oil painting transports viewers to the Egyptian desert, where the interplay of light and shadow on the ancient monuments evokes a sense of timeless wonder.
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.