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Culture: Egypt ? (946)
Vulture Headdress Inlay
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1920.1991CCCC0
Amulet of Bastet
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period
1973.29CCCC0
Icon of the Virgin and Child
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th century
1967.144CCCC0
Fragment with Satyr and Maenad
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th century
1975.6CCCC0
Caryatid Mirror
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1983.196CCCC0
Canopic Jar with Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.630CCCC0
Hanging with Christian Images
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th century
1982.73CCCC0
Funerary Portrait of a Young Girl
Egypt, Roman Empire, late Tiberian
1971.137CCCC0
Roundel from a Curtain
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th-5th century
1946.412CCCC0
Ornamental Shoulder Bands from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th century
1926.145CCCC0
Bust of Ankh-Hor
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 27
1914.662CCCC0
Alabastron
Egypt, early Ptolemaic Dynasty
1995.262CCCC0
Cat Coffin
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty (305-30 BC)
1917.998CCCC0
Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasties 26
1995.13CCCC0
Lower Section of a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th century
1993.177CCCC0
Curtain Panel with Scenes of Merrymaking
Egypt, Byzantine period
2000.5CCCC0
Canopic Jar with Jackal's Head
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1921.1021CCCC0
Canopic Jar with Falcon's Head
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1921.1018CCCC0
Portrait Head of C. Cornelius Gallus (?)
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Roman Empire
1966.20CCCC0
Statuette of Isis and Horus
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1993.110CCCC0
Statue of a Man
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1991.26CCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Hippopotamus Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1992.114CCCC0
Frog Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18
1980.123CCCC0
Fragment of an Inlay Headdress
Egypt, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC)
1920.1976CCCC0
Roundel from a Blanket or Cover
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th - 6th century
1926.141CCCC0
Striding Figure of a Man
Egypt, Giza, Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5
10.2022©
Roundel from a Tunic with Palmette Tree
Egypt or possibly Syria
1952.101CCCC0
Nereid (Sea-Nymph) from a Hanging
Egypt, Byzantine period, late 4th - 5th century
1953.18CCCC0
Baboon on a Limestone Base
Egypt, Dynasty 30 to Ptolemaic Dynasty
1988.154CCCC0
Ornament from a Garment
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th - 7th period
1919.21CCCC0
Funerary Portrait of a Woman
Egypt, Roman Empire, Antonine
1971.136CCCC0
Inlay:  Head of a King
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, early Ptolemaic Dynasty
1966.370CCCC0
Fragment
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
1929.845CCCC0
Head of Amenhotep III Wearing the Blue Crown
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1952.513CCCC0
Fragment of a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th - 7th century
1926.143CCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Fish
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period
1989.32CCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1982.3CCCC0
Decorated Situla
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1932.32CCCC0
Mit Rahina Ware Vessel
Egypt, Ptolemaic Period
1989.31CCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Turtle
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIa-IIIa period
1989.47CCCC0
Statuette of a Lion
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 30 or later
1920.2001CCCC0
Male Offering Bearer
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1949.497CCCC0
Portrait Head of a Youth
Egypt, Alexandria, Roman, 1st Century AD
1947.188CCCC0
Pillow cover with Arabic inscription
Egypt, al-Bahnasa
1959.48CCCC0
Ornamental Square from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period
1916.1980CCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 1-3
1914.648CCCC0
Resist-Dyed Hanging with Biblical Scenes
Egypt, Byzantine period
1951.400CCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1026CCCC0
Apis Bull
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty or earlier
1969.118CCCC0
Canopic Jar with Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.631CCCC0
Winged Pectoral Scarab
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1914.766CCCC0
Heart Scarab of Nefer
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1921.1030CCCC0
Book of the Dead of Hori
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 21
1921.1032CCCC0
Luster Bowl with Antelope
Egypt, Fustat (Old Cairo), Fatimid period (909–1171)
1944.476CCCC0
Qur'an Manuscript Folio
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
1933.480CCCC0
Canopic Jar with Man's Head
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1921.1019CCCC0
Arched Sistrum
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 30
1920.1990CCCC0
Wild Bull Hunt Scarab of Amenhotep III
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1984.36CCCC0
Chair or Bed Leg with the God Bes
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1982.42CCCC0
Pilgrim's Flask with Saint Menas
Egypt, Coptic, 400s-500s
1999.233CCCC0
Pilgrim's Flask with Saint Menas
Egypt, Coptic, 400s-500s
1999.232CCCC0
Giraffe Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1977.146CCCC0
Shawabty of Nectanebo II
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 30, reign of Nectanebo II
1920.1989CCCC0
Canopic Jar with Baboon's Head
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1921.1020CCCC0
Bull's-Head Amulet
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III Periods
1998.26CCCC0
Covered Box and Shawabtys of Ditamenpaankh
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 25
1914.718CCCC0
Decorated Amphora with Ibex Head
Egypt, Modern pastiche
1920.1997CCCC0
Amulet of a Crouching Bear
Egypt, Late Period
1998.27CCCC0
Head of Sekhmet
Egypt, Presumably Thebes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, 1391-1353 BC
1916.2011CCCC0
Kohl Container
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.671CCCC0
Relief of a King
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1920.1979CCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb Period
1920.1987CCCC0
Lion Head
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1974.87CCCC0
Finger Ring with Frog
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten
1916.658CCCC0
Talatat: Portrait of Nefertiti
Egypt, Karnak, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep IV, 1353-1337 BC
1976.4CCCC0
Cat
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1942.776CCCC0
Fragment of a Lintel: Hapiu's Female Musicians
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 30
1914.542CCCC0
Frog Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.570CCCC0
Cartonnage Mummy Case
Egypt, Late Ptolemaic Dynasty to early Roman Empire
1914.715CCCC0
Statuette of Harpocrates
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1942.777CCCC0
Fragment of a Necklace
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1915.15CCCC0
Roundel from a Tunic with Palmette Tree
Egypt or Syria, 8th-9th century
1982.296CCCC0
Model Basket as Amulet
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasties 21-22
1978.90CCCC0
Pilgrim's Flask with Saint Menas
Egypt, Coptic, 400s-500s
1999.230CCCC0
Statue of Amenemhat III
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (1980-1801), reign of Amenemhat III
1960.56CCCC0
Luxurious Woolen Tunic with Decorated Bands
and Roundels
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750)
1972.46CCCC0
Torso of Amenpayom
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty, probably late 2nd Century BC
1948.141CCCC0
Hedgehog
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1975.24CCCC0
Collar with Medallion and Pendant
Egypt, Alexandria, Roman, 3rd century
1948.419CCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1949.496CCCC0
Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep II
1914.680CCCC0
Stele of Djedatumiufankh
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1920.1977CCCC0
Nome Gods Bearing Offerings
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296), reign of Amenhotep III
1976.51CCCC0
Curtain Fragment with Galloping Horse
Egypt, Antinoë, Byzantine period, 6th century
1948.27CCCC0
Scarf
Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Assiut, Egyptian maker
1974.1058CCCC0
Prophet and Lector-Priest with Offerings of Live Geese
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1949.494CCCC0
Ornamental Square from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th century
1982.80CCCC0
Head of King Userkaf
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Userkaf
1979.2CCCC0
Phylactery (Reliquary Penant)
Byzantium, Egypt or Syria, early Byzantine period, 6th-8th centuries
1999.237CCCC0
Votive Relief of a King
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, early Ptolemaic Dynasty
1914.665CCCC0
Flint in the Form of a Bird
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period, 4000-3000 BC
1995.40CCCC0
Roundel with Amazons, from a tunic
Egypt or possibly Syria
1952.104CCCC0
Votive Head of a King
Egypt, Early Ptolemaic Dynasty, probably reign of Ptolemy II
1920.1999CCCC0
Statuette of Amen-Ra
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1914.679CCCC0
Head of Amenhotep III Wearing the Round Wig
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, 1391-1353 BC
1961.417CCCC0
Turban or shawl end with tiraz and gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of al-Musta‘lī
1965.313CCCC0
Bowl with Lotus Bud Decoration
Egypt, Roman Empire
1985.183CCCC0
Fragment
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
1929.907CCCC0
Nome Gods Bearing Offerings
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296), reign of Amenhotep III
1961.205CCCC0
Statuette of Kneeling King
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1914.575CCCC0
Ostracon: Ramesses II Suckled by a Goddess
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses II, 1279-1213 BC
1987.156CCCC0
Striding Statue of Minnefer
Egypt, Giza, Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5
1948.420CCCC0
Garment
Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Aswan, unidentified makers
1916.1472CCCC0
Coffin of Bakenmut
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate Period, late Dynasty 21 (1069-945 BC) to early Dynasty 22 (945-924 BC)
1914.561CCCC0
Black-Topped Beaker
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb Period
1920.1980CCCC0
Double-Sided Votive Relief
Egypt, Greco-Roman period, early Ptolemaic Dynasty
1914.666CCCC0
Horus Falcon
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1940.615CCCC0
Black-Topped Beaker
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb period
1920.2005CCCC0
Talatat: Portrait of Nefertiti
Egypt, Karnak, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep IV, 1353-1337 BC
1959.188CCCC0
Statuette of a Man
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1983.98CCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period
1982.103CCCC0
Fragment, Part of an Ornament from a Garment
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th century
1950.615CCCC0
Silk fragment
Egypt or Iran, Ayyubid period, 1100s
1937.23CCCC0
Statuette of Sekhmet
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1940.669CCCC0
Bowl
Fatimid Egypt, Fustat
1915.642CCCC0
Cap
Syria or Egypt, Mamluk Dynasty (1250–1517)
1950.510CCCC0
Neck Ornament of a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th century
1982.81CCCC0
Broad Collar
Egypt, Style of late Dynasty 18 but essentially modern
1916.660CCCC0
Headrest of Irut
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2454–2140 BCE
1914.626CCCC0
Decorated Jar with Boat Scenes
Egypt, Middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIc-d periods
1914.639CCCC0
Shrew
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, probably Ptolemaic Dynasty
1964.358CCCC0
Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate Period, early Dynasty 21
1914.582CCCC0
Fragment of a Band or Border
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1982.110CCCC0
Fragment of a Tunic
Egypt, 5th century, Byzantine period
1950.147CCCC0
Block Statue of Djedbastetiufankh
Egypt, Late Period, late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
1914.661CCCC0
Temple Relief of a Deity
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Late Dynasty30 to early Ptolemaic Dynasty
1972.45CCCC0
Two Figures Framed by a Jeweled Border
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th-6th century
1979.58CCCC0
Border of Heads and Palmettes from a Large Hanging
Egypt, Antinoë, Byzantine period, 6th century
1960.273CCCC0
Statuette of a Serving Girl
Egypt, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC) to Dynasty 19 (1295-1186 BC)
1991.107CCCC0
Coffin of Nesykhonsu
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate Period, late Dynasty 21 (1069-945 BC) to early Dynasty 22 (945-715 BC)
1914.714CCCC0
Trial Piece Worked on Both Sides
Egypt, probably Thebes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1920.1975CCCC0
Pilgrim's Flask with Saint Menas
Egypt, Coptic, 400s-500s
1999.231CCCC0
Talatat: Nefertiti Offers to the Aten
Egypt, Karnak, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep IV, 1353-1337 BC
1959.186CCCC0
Funerary Portrait of a Man
Egypt, Roman Empire, Antonine, early 2nd century AD
1971.135CCCC0
Dancing Pan
Egypt, Coptic period
1955.68CCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 to early Dynasty 12
1914.602CCCC0
Vessel in the Form of an Ostrich Egg
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1914.620CCCC0
Naophorous Statue of the Finance Officer and Overseer of Fields, Horwedja
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 27, probably reign of Darius I
1920.1978CCCC0
Spouted Bowl
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, 2573-2454 BC
1985.108CCCC0
Statue of Minemheb
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep III
1996.28CCCC0
Busts and Animals Under Tree of Life
Egypt, Islamic period, Abbasid, 8th - 9th century
1982.272CCCC0
Rare Silk Tunic Fragment with Ornamental Sleeve Band
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th - 6th century
1982.77CCCC0
Square Ornament from a Tunic
Egypt or Syria, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1947.192CCCC0
Palmettes and Birds from a Tunic or Curtain
Egypt or Syria, Byzantine or Islamic periods, 6th-7th Century
1951.535CCCC0
White Cross-Lined Bowl with Turtle and Sun
Egypt, early Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIa period
1920.2008CCCC0
Wavy-Lined Jar
Egypt, late Predynastic Period, Naqada IIIa2 (Dynasty 0)
1920.1983CCCC0
Relief of Nyankhnesut Seated
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.735CCCC0
Pendant
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasties 21 (1069-945 BC) -22 (945-715 BC)
1989.39CCCC0
Statuette of Osiris
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1942.771CCCC0
Curtain Fragment with Panthers
Egypt, Antinoë, Byzantine period, late 6th century
1980.31CCCC0
Statuette of Bes
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 27 or later
1976.10CCCC0
Shawabty of Djehutymose
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19
1914.590CCCC0
Striped tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of al-Mustansir
1950.528CCCC0
Tunic Fragment with Segmentum
Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Coptic-style weaver(s)
1982.270CCCC0
Stele of Itetioqer and Family
Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Middle Kingdom, probably Dynasty 11, 2040-1980 BC
1914.543CCCC0
Fragment of Round Segmentum
Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Coptic-style weaver(s)
1982.271CCCC0
Neck and Shoulder Decoration from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, late 5th - 6th century
1926.148CCCC0
Comb with Gazelle
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC) reign of Amenhotep III
1995.90CCCC0
Statuette of Amen-Ra
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1942.772CCCC0
Statuette of Hathor
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1942.773CCCC0
Lunette with Two Angels Supporting a Pendant Cross
Egypt, 5th century, Coptic period
1955.63CCCC0
Statue of Heqat, the Frog Goddess
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Late Naqada III Period (3100-2950 BC) to Early Dynastic Period, Early Dynasty 1 (2950-2573 BC)
1976.5CCCC0
Amulet of Nefertem
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasties 27- 30
1920.2000CCCC0
Shawabty
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12-13
1980.42CCCC0
Turban end with tiraz
Egypt, Tinnis, Fatimid period, datable to 983-90
1950.354CCCC0
Lepidotus Fish
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, probably Ptolemaic Dynasty
1914.576CCCC0
Seated Scribe of Medthu
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Tutmosis III
1920.2004CCCC0
Panel from a Large Curtain, Overlapping Leaves
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th-5th century
1983.145CCCC0
Decorated Band from a Tunic or Curtain
Egypt, late Byzantine or early Islamic period, 7th Century
1960.275CCCC0
Carding Tool
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty (or later)
1914.867CCCC0
Qur'an Manuscript Folio
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
1933.473CCCC0
Folio from a Qur'an
Probably Egypt, Abbasid period (750–1258)
1933.493CCCC0
Pediment with an Eagle
Egypt, 5th century, Coptic period
1955.62CCCC0
Spearing Fish
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
1949.499CCCC0
Two Confronted Animals from a Tunic
Egypt, Islamic period, Abbasid, 8th - 9th century
1983.256CCCC0
Pomegranate Vase
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1295 BC), reign of Tuthmosis III or later
1914.612CCCC0
Nude Female Dancers from a Tunic
Egypt or Syria, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1953.332CCCC0
Tomb Stele of Nesptah
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1921.1721CCCC0
Domestic Shrine
Egypt, Probably Theban area, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tutmosis III
1920.2002CCCC0
Roundel with seated prince
Egypt, Fatimid period
1950.541CCCC0
Two Boats with Female Mourners
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.282CCCC0
Segmentum from a Tunic
Egypt, Abbasid period, second half of the 8th century
1969.38CCCC0
Seated Statue of Nykara
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserra or later, 2408-2377 BC
1964.90CCCC0
Tomb Relief of the Chief Physician Amenhotep and Family
Egypt, Asyut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses II, 1279-1213 BC
1963.100CCCC0
Qur'an Manuscript Folio
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
1933.474CCCC0
Human Head from a Large Curtain
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th Century
1982.301CCCC0
Ibis
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1940.667CCCC0
Silk Sleeve Decoration with Hunters
Egypt or Syria, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1947.193CCCC0
Fragments with Gold Foil
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th-5th century
1983.140CCCC0
Duck's Head from a Large Curtain
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th Century
1950.512CCCC0
Tiraz with gold, probably from a wide sleeve
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Hakim, 1013–20
1950.549CCCC0
Talatat: Men Hoeing the Earth
Egypt, Karnak, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep IV, 1353-1337 BC
1959.187CCCC0
Alexander the Great on Horseback
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1959.123CCCC0
Mentuemhat in Ecclesiastical Dress
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
1951.280CCCC0
Shawabty of Nebmehyt
Egypt, New Kingdom, early Dynasty 19
1914.729CCCC0
Roundel with figure
Egypt, Fatimid period
1952.255CCCC0
False Door of Nykara
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserra or slightly later, 2408-2377 BC
1964.91CCCC0
Head of Queen Hatshepsut (?)
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut, 1479-1457 BC
1917.976CCCC0
Fragment, Sleeve Ornament from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th-early 7th century
1926.155.aCCCC0
Statutette of Isis and Horus
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, probably Ptolemaic Dynasty
1942.774CCCC0
Head of a King
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21 or 22, 1069-715 BC
1914.663CCCC0
Pendant
Sudan, Napatan; lion's head component, Egypt, probably New Kingdom, Late Period, Dynasty 25
1987.1CCCC0
The Piping Maenad
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th century
1968.74CCCC0
Engaged Capital with Human Figures and Foliage
Egypt, 4th - 5th centuries, Coptic period
1955.61CCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel (Beaker)
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat III, 1918-1884 BC
1985.107CCCC0
Decorations and Sleeve from a Tunic
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1982.107CCCC0
Lions from a Tunic
Egypt, Islamic Abbasid period, 8th - 9th Century
1982.83CCCC0
Fragmentary Icon Panel, Christ in Glory (?) and Evangelists
Egypt, Abbasid period, mid 8th - mid 9th centuries
1952.256CCCC0
Mentuemhat as Priest with Staff and Scepter
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1949.492CCCC0
Men Bearing Tomb Equipment
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.284CCCC0
Men Trussing an Ox
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.283CCCC0
Roundel, Segmentum from a Tunic
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750)
1941.293CCCC0
Statuette of a Kneeling Priest
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, 1279-1213 BC
1980.2CCCC0
Seated Pair Statue
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, 1479-1425 BC
1920.2003CCCC0
Leaf from a Qur'an
Egypt, Cairo, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
2013.102CCCC0
Mentuemhat in Ecclesiastical Dress
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
1951.281CCCC0
Tetradrachm: Head of Alexander III [The Great] (obverse); Athena (reverse)
Greek, Ptolemaic, minted at Alexandreia (Egypt), reign of Ptolemy I Soter
1916.994CCCC0
Jackal
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1940.614CCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Musta‘lī, 1094–1101
1950.550CCCC0
Relief of Agricultural Scenes
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.736CCCC0
Seated Couple:  Mentuemhat's Ancestors
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1949.493CCCC0
Face from a Cosmetic Spoon
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep III
1988.7CCCC0
Unguent Bottle (Krateriskos)
Egypt, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC). (post-Amarna period or later)
1914.541CCCC0
Engaged Capital with Animals
Egypt, 5th - 6th centuries, Coptic period
1955.64CCCC0
Three Figures from a Tunic
Egypt, Abbasid period, late 8th century
1926.158CCCC0
Grape Leaves from a Curtain
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th-6th Century
1983.262CCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Zahir, 1020–1035
1982.109CCCC0
Small Head of a Man
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.285CCCC0
Fragment, an Ornamental Band
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th century
1929.98CCCC0
Priests Performing Funeral Rites
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.287CCCC0
Marsh Scene with Cat and Birds
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1949.498CCCC0
Two Offering Bearers
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
1949.495CCCC0
Priests Performing Funeral Rites
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.286CCCC0
Amulet of a Ram-Headed Deity
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22 or later
1916.664CCCC0
Tunic or Shawl Ornament
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th - 7th century
1982.274CCCC0
Statuette of a Man
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Second half Dynasty 12 to Dynasty 13, reign of Amenemhat III or later
1985.136CCCC0
Octodrachm: Head of Arsinoe II (obverse); Double Cornucopia (reverse)
Greek, Ptolemaic, minted at Alexandreia (Egypt), reign of Ptolemy V Epiphanes or Ptolemy VI Philometor
1965.552CCCC0
Shawabty of Seti I
Egypt, Thebes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Seti 1
1914.585CCCC0
Offering Table
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1914.655CCCC0
Luster Bowl with Ibex
Egypt, Fustat (Old Cairo), Fatimid period (909–1171)
1944.477CCCC0
Frieze with Foliage and Grapes
Egypt, 4th - 5th centuries, Coptic period
1955.60CCCC0
Petal-Shaped Beads
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1919.618CCCC0
Hunters on Horseback
Egypt, Islamic Abbasid period, late 8th to 9th century
1982.102CCCC0
Coffin of Senbi
Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat II to Sesostris III
1914.716CCCC0
Stele of the High Priest of Ptah, Shedsunefertem
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 22, reign of Shosheng I, 945-924 BC
1914.669CCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker)
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.813CCCC0
Decorated ends of a shawl
Egypt, Fayyum, Tulunid or Ikshīdid period
1956.330CCCC0
Double-Sided Plaque Amulet
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period
1914.741CCCC0
Silk Decorative Tunic Band with a Hunter
Egypt or Syria, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1939.505CCCC0
Boomerang
Egypt
1920.2011©
Pyxis with Lid
Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom
1914.609CCCC0
Tiraz with guilloche bands
Egypt, Fatimid period
1982.291CCCC0
Ornamental Shoulder Band from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, first half of the 7th century
1919.24CCCC0
Silk Fragments with Palmette Blossoms
Egypt or Syria, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1951.91CCCC0
Cap with striped inscribed silk
Egypt or Syria, Mamluk period, probably Sultanate of Nasir al-Din Muhammad, 1293-1341
1985.5CCCC0
Square Segmentum from a Tunic
Egypt, 7th - 8th century
1982.87CCCC0
Striped fragment
Egypt or Syria, Mamluk period, 1200s-1300s
1919.28CCCC0
Votive Relief of a Ram Deity
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1928.626CCCC0
Shawabty in Dress of Everyday Life
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19
1914.803CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Vulture Headdress Inlay
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1920.1991gold and semi-precious stonesOverall: 3 x 2.8 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Amulet of Bastet
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period
1973.29hematiteOverall: 4.4 x 1.1 x 2.8 cm (1 3/4 x 7/16 x 1 1/8 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Icon of the Virgin and Child
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th century
1967.144slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave; wool Overall: 178.7 x 110.5 cm (70 3/8 x 43 1/2 in.); Mounted: 197.4 x 128.2 x 6.4 cm (77 11/16 x 50 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Fragment with Satyr and Maenad
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th century
1975.6undyed linen and dyed wool; plain weave ground with tapestry weaveOverall: 139 x 86.4 cm (54 3/4 x 34 in.); Mounted: 153.6 x 100.4 x 3.9 cm (60 1/2 x 39 1/2 x 1 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Mantle for a Statue of the Virgin with Lotus Blossoms and Medallions
Egypt and Spain
1939.40Silk and gilt-metal thread: lampas weaveOverall: 70.5 x 111.2 cm (27 3/4 x 43 3/4 in.); Mounted: 78.1 x 119.4 cm (30 3/4 x 47 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Caryatid Mirror
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1983.196bronze with black copper inlay?Overall: 38.9 x 20 cm (15 5/16 x 7 7/8 in.); Figure: 16.7 x 4 cm (6 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.); Disk: 16.6 cm (6 9/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Canopic Jar with Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.630limestoneDiameter: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.); Overall: 48.4 cm (19 1/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Hanging with Christian Images
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th century
1982.73plain weave (tabby) with inwoven tapestry weave; dyed wool, undyed linenOverall: 110.5 x 76.8 cm (43 1/2 x 30 1/4 in.); Mounted: 120.9 x 87 x 3.9 cm (47 5/8 x 34 1/4 x 1 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Funerary Portrait of a Young Girl
Egypt, Roman Empire, late Tiberian
1971.137encaustic on woodOverall: 39.4 x 17.4 cm (15 1/2 x 6 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Roundel from a Curtain
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th-5th century
1946.412plain weave ground with tapestry weave and supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen and dyed woolOverall: 45.2 x 47.7 cm (17 13/16 x 18 3/4 in.); Mounted: 64.1 x 64.1 x 2.5 cm (25 1/4 x 25 1/4 x 1 in.)Gift of Henry Hunt ClarkCCCC0
Ornamental Shoulder Bands from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th century
1926.145tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen and dyed woolAverage: 7 x 43.5 cm (2 3/4 x 17 1/8 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Bust of Ankh-Hor
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 27
1914.662basaltOverall: 21.5 x 15 cm (8 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Alabastron
Egypt, early Ptolemaic Dynasty
1995.262travertineDiameter: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.); Overall: 22.9 cm (9 in.); Stopper: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.); Body: 19.1 x 2.5 cm (7 1/2 x 1 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Cat Coffin
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty (305-30 BC)
1917.998bronze, hollow castOverall: 51 x 14.1 x 24 cm (20 1/16 x 5 9/16 x 9 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasties 26
1995.13Egyptian blueOverall: 9.3 x 6.1 x 4.1 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Lower Section of a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th century
1993.177Undyed linen and dyed wool: tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrappingOverall: 54.9 x 106.7 cm (21 5/8 x 42 in.); Mounted: 67.3 x 118.1 cm (26 1/2 x 46 1/2 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Curtain Panel with Scenes of Merrymaking
Egypt, Byzantine period
2000.5Linen, undyed; wool: dyed; tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrappingOverall: 144.2 x 57.1 cm (56 3/4 x 22 1/2 in.); Mounted: 153.7 x 66 x 3.2 cm (60 1/2 x 26 x 1 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund and Gift of the Textile Art Alliance in memory of Robert P. BergmanCCCC0
Canopic Jar with Jackal's Head
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1921.1021travertineDiameter: 16.3 cm (6 7/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 42.6 cm (16 3/4 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Canopic Jar with Falcon's Head
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1921.1018travertineDiameter: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); Overall: 45.3 cm (17 13/16 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Portrait Head of C. Cornelius Gallus (?)
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Roman Empire
1966.20marbleOverall: 39 x 22 x 22.6 cm (15 3/8 x 8 11/16 x 8 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Roundel with curvilinear palmette tree, from a tunic
Egypt or possibly Syria
1952.102Silk; complementary weft-faced twill weave with inner warps (samite)Overall: 20.6 x 19 cm (8 1/8 x 7 1/2 in.); Mounted: 27.9 x 26.7 cm (11 x 10 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Statuette of Isis and Horus
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1993.110bronze, solid castOverall: 22.9 x 5.5 cm (9 x 2 3/16 in.)Bequest of Harley C. Lee and Elizabeth K. LeeCCCC0
Statue of a Man
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1991.26black basaltOverall: 57.9 cm (22 13/16 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Lawrence A. Fleischman in honor of Arielle P. KozloffCCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Hippopotamus Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1992.114hematiteOverall: 2.2 x 3 x 4.2 cm (7/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Frog Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18
1980.123polychrome faienceOverall: 0.8 x 0.9 cm (5/16 x 3/8 in.)Gift of Cyril and Jessica AldredCCCC0
Fragment of an Inlay Headdress
Egypt, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC)
1920.1976lavender blue faience with deep blue overglazeOverall: 6.7 x 7.7 x 2.8 cm (2 5/8 x 3 1/16 x 1 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Roundel from a Blanket or Cover
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th - 6th century
1926.141tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen and dyed woolOverall: 49.5 x 55.3 cm (19 1/2 x 21 3/4 in.); Mounted: 59.7 x 65.4 cm (23 1/2 x 25 3/4 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Striding Figure of a Man
Egypt, Giza, Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5
10.2022Limestone with pigmentOverall: 80.3 x 31.8 x 22.9 cm (31 5/8 x 12 1/2 x 9 in.)Private Collection©
Roundel from a Tunic with Palmette Tree
Egypt or possibly Syria
1952.101Silk; complementary weft-faced twill weave with inner warps (samite)Overall: 18.3 x 17.8 cm (7 3/16 x 7 in.); Mounted: 27.9 x 26.7 cm (11 x 10 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Nereid (Sea-Nymph) from a Hanging
Egypt, Byzantine period, late 4th - 5th century
1953.18slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave probably woven in a linen plain-weave ground; dyed wool, undyed linenOverall: 66.7 x 65.4 cm (26 1/4 x 25 3/4 in.); Mounted: 76.8 x 75.6 x 2.9 cm (30 1/4 x 29 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Baboon on a Limestone Base
Egypt, Dynasty 30 to Ptolemaic Dynasty
1988.154pale turquoise faienceOverall: 10 x 4.5 x 7.5 cm (3 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Noah L. ButkinCCCC0
Ornament from a Garment
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th - 7th period
1919.21tapestry weave with supplementary weftwrapping; undyed linen, dyed woolOverall: 25.4 x 24.8 cm (10 x 9 3/4 in.); Mounted: 38.1 x 38.1 cm (15 x 15 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Funerary Portrait of a Woman
Egypt, Roman Empire, Antonine
1971.136encaustic on linenOverall: 26 x 19 cm (10 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Inlay:  Head of a King
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, early Ptolemaic Dynasty
1966.370red jasperOverall: 4.4 x 3.2 x 1.8 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 11/16 in.)James Parmelee FundCCCC0
Fragment
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
1929.845Block printing on plain weave cotton groundOverall: 16.5 x 17.8 cm (6 1/2 x 7 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Head of Amenhotep III Wearing the Blue Crown
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1952.513granodioriteOverall: 39.1 x 30.3 x 27.7 cm (15 3/8 x 11 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th - 7th century
1926.143wool: tabby ground, inwoven tapestry ornamentOverall: 94 x 39.4 cm (37 x 15 1/2 in.); Mounted: 99.7 x 48.3 cm (39 1/4 x 19 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Fish
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period
1989.32graywackeOverall: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)Bequest of Elizabeth M. SkalaCCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1982.3anhydriteDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); Overall: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Edwin R. and Harriet Pelton Perkins Memorial FundCCCC0
Decorated Situla
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1932.32bronzeDiameter: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Overall: 28.3 cm (11 1/8 in.); with handle: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Mit Rahina Ware Vessel
Egypt, Ptolemaic Period
1989.31polychrome faienceDiameter: 10.7 cm (4 3/16 in.); Overall: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Turtle
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIa-IIIa period
1989.47graywackeOverall: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Statuette of a Lion
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 30 or later
1920.2001limestoneOverall: 13.8 x 12 cm (5 7/16 x 4 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Male Offering Bearer
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1949.497limestoneOverall: 35.3 x 21.1 cm (13 7/8 x 8 5/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Portrait Head of a Youth
Egypt, Alexandria, Roman, 1st Century AD
1947.188marbleOverall: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Pillow cover with Arabic inscription
Egypt, al-Bahnasa
1959.48Wool and linen: tapestry weaveOverall: 80 x 83.2 cm (31 1/2 x 32 3/4 in.); Mounted: 93.3 x 95.9 cm (36 3/4 x 37 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ornamental Square from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period
1916.1980Undyed linen and dyed wool: tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrappingOverall: 21 x 20 cm (8 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.); Mounted: 28.6 x 27.6 cm (11 1/4 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 1-3
1914.648pegmatitic hornblende dioriteDiameter: 21.1 cm (8 5/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.); Overall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth without rim: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Resist-Dyed Hanging with Biblical Scenes
Egypt, Byzantine period
1951.400linen: resist-dyed, plain weaveOverall: 99.7 x 104.8 cm (39 1/4 x 41 1/4 in.); Mounted: 111.1 x 114.3 x 2.5 cm (43 3/4 x 45 x 1 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1026linen: plain weaveOverall: 289.6 x 65.4 cm (114 x 25 3/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Apis Bull
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty or earlier
1969.118serpentiniteOverall: 53 x 19 x 59 cm (20 7/8 x 7 1/2 x 23 1/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Canopic Jar with Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.631limestoneDiameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Overall: 39.7 cm (15 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Winged Pectoral Scarab
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1914.766deep turquoise faienceOverall: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Heart Scarab of Nefer
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1921.1030graywackeOverall: 2.9 x 5.7 x 7.6 cm (1 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 3 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Book of the Dead of Hori
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 21
1921.1032papyrusOverall: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Luster Bowl with Antelope
Egypt, Fustat (Old Cairo), Fatimid period (909–1171)
1944.476earthenware with luster-painted designDiameter: 25.4 cm (10 in.); Overall: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Qur'an Manuscript Folio
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
1933.480ink, gold, and colors on paperSheet: 41.2 x 32.4 cm (16 1/4 x 12 3/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Canopic Jar with Man's Head
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1921.1019travertineDiameter: 16.6 cm (6 9/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 38.8 cm (15 1/4 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Arched Sistrum
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 30
1920.1990bronze, hollow castOverall: 21.4 x 5.3 cm (8 7/16 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Wild Bull Hunt Scarab of Amenhotep III
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1984.36steatiteOverall: 10.5 x 6.6 x 2.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 in.)Gift of Betty and Max RatnerCCCC0
Chair or Bed Leg with the God Bes
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1982.42tamariskOverall: 44.7 x 5.9 cm (17 5/8 x 2 5/16 in.)Guerdon S. Holden Memorial FundCCCC0
Pilgrim's Flask with Saint Menas
Egypt, Coptic, 400s-500s
1999.233terracottaOverall: 6.7 x 7.2 cm (2 5/8 x 2 13/16 in.)Gift of Bruce Ferrini in memory of Robert P. BergmanCCCC0
Pilgrim's Flask with Saint Menas
Egypt, Coptic, 400s-500s
1999.232terracottaOverall: 8.7 x 6.5 cm (3 7/16 x 2 9/16 in.)Gift of Bruce Ferrini in memory of Robert P. BergmanCCCC0
Giraffe Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1977.146ivoryOverall: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jerald S. Brodkey in memory of Marguerite MallonCCCC0
Shawabty of Nectanebo II
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 30, reign of Nectanebo II
1920.1989pale turquoise faienceOverall: 19 x 6.1 x 3.8 cm (7 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Canopic Jar with Baboon's Head
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1921.1020travertineDiameter: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 40.8 cm (16 1/16 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Bull's-Head Amulet
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III Periods
1998.26amethystOverall: 3.4 x 3.7 x 2.6 cm (1 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Covered Box and Shawabtys of Ditamenpaankh
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 25
1914.718terracottaOverall: 6 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm (2 3/8 x 5/8 x 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Decorated Amphora with Ibex Head
Egypt, Modern pastiche
1920.1997marl clay wareDiameter: 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.); Overall: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Amulet of a Crouching Bear
Egypt, Late Period
1998.27green porphyryOverall: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Head of Sekhmet
Egypt, Presumably Thebes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, 1391-1353 BC
1916.2011granodioriteOverall: 33.4 x 31.5 x 32 cm (13 1/8 x 12 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Kohl Container
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.671woodOverall: 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm (1 11/16 x 1 x 11/16 in.); Applicator: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Silk with lattice of animals in medallions
Egypt or Syria
1952.103Silk: samiteOverall: 25.7 x 34 cm (10 1/8 x 13 3/8 in.); Mounted: 32.4 x 40.6 cm (12 3/4 x 16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Relief of a King
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1920.1979limestoneOverall: 28.7 x 17.2 cm (11 5/16 x 6 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb Period
1920.1987marl clay potteryDiameter: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 14.5 x 23.2 cm (5 11/16 x 9 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Lion Head
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1974.87glassy faienceOverall: 3 x 2.8 x 3 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)The A. W. Ellenberger, Sr., Endowment FundCCCC0
Finger Ring with Frog
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten
1916.658goldDiameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Tapestry with lattice of animals in medallions
Egypt
1951.89tapestry weave: wool and linenOverall: 14.6 x 14.3 cm (5 3/4 x 5 5/8 in.); Mounted: 21.3 x 20 cm (8 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts ClubCCCC0
Talatat: Portrait of Nefertiti
Egypt, Karnak, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep IV, 1353-1337 BC
1976.4painted sandstoneOverall: 21.5 x 24.3 cm (8 7/16 x 9 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Cat
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1942.776bronze and goldOverall: 9.2 x 2.3 x 5.5 cm (3 5/8 x 7/8 x 2 3/16 in.); without tang: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Fragment of a Lintel: Hapiu's Female Musicians
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 30
1914.542limestoneOverall: 27.2 x 3.5 cm (10 11/16 x 1 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Frog Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.570carnelianOverall: 0.9 x 0.9 cm (3/8 x 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Cartonnage Mummy Case
Egypt, Late Ptolemaic Dynasty to early Roman Empire
1914.715cartonnage, painted and gilded, with glass inlaysOverall: 20.5 x 57 cm (8 1/16 x 22 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Statuette of Harpocrates
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1942.777bronze, solid castOverall: 18.6 x 5.7 x 10.5 cm (7 5/16 x 2 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Fragment of a Necklace
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1915.15steatite, glass, carnelian, and faienceOverall: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Roundel from a Tunic with Palmette Tree
Egypt or Syria, 8th-9th century
1982.296Silk; complementary weft-faced twill weave with inner warps (samite)Overall: 18.1 x 18.4 cm (7 1/8 x 7 1/4 in.); Mounted: 27.9 x 26.7 cm (11 x 10 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Model Basket as Amulet
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasties 21-22
1978.90Egyptian blueOverall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jerald S. BrodkeyCCCC0
Pilgrim's Flask with Saint Menas
Egypt, Coptic, 400s-500s
1999.230terracottaOverall: 10.2 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm (4 x 2 5/8 x 7/8 in.)Gift of Bruce Ferrini in memory of Robert P. BergmanCCCC0
Statue of Amenemhat III
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (1980-1801), reign of Amenemhat III
1960.56granodioriteOverall: 51.2 x 19.8 x 18.4 cm (20 3/16 x 7 13/16 x 7 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Luxurious Woolen Tunic with Decorated Bands
and Roundels
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750)
1972.46weft-faced plain weave with slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave, supplementary weft wrapping, embroidery; undyed linen, dyed woolOverall: 205 x 170.2 cm (80 11/16 x 67 in.)The A. W. Ellenberger, Sr., Endowment FundCCCC0
Torso of Amenpayom
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty, probably late 2nd Century BC
1948.141granodioriteOverall: 96.4 x 32.3 x 28.6 cm (37 15/16 x 12 11/16 x 11 1/4 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Hedgehog
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1975.24steatite, originally glazedOverall: 1.7 x 1.8 cm (11/16 x 11/16 in.)Guerdon S. Holden Memorial FundCCCC0
Collar with Medallion and Pendant
Egypt, Alexandria, Roman, 3rd century
1948.419goldDiameter of central pendant: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Chain: 40.7 cm (16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul MallonCCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1949.496limestoneOverall: 28 x 21.4 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep II
1914.680boxwood with inscription inlaid in Egyptian blueOverall: 2.2 x 21 x 3.6 cm (7/8 x 8 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Stele of Djedatumiufankh
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1920.1977brown quartziteOverall: 27.5 x 25 cm (10 13/16 x 9 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Nome Gods Bearing Offerings
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296), reign of Amenhotep III
1976.51painted limestoneOverall: 66 x 133 cm (26 x 52 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Curtain Fragment with Galloping Horse
Egypt, Antinoë, Byzantine period, 6th century
1948.27plain weave (tabby) with inwoven slit-tapestry weave; wool Overall: 45.4 x 31.4 cm (17 7/8 x 12 3/8 in.); Mounted: 54 x 41.3 cm (21 1/4 x 16 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Scarf
Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Assiut, Egyptian maker
1974.1058Probably cotton and silver-plated copper foilOverall: 221 x 82.2 cm (87 x 32 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Edward N. Dekker, Sr.CCCC0
Prophet and Lector-Priest with Offerings of Live Geese
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1949.494limestoneOverall: 36.8 x 36.6 cm (14 1/2 x 14 7/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Ornamental Square from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th century
1982.80tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen and dyed woolOverall: 16.5 x 16.2 cm (6 1/2 x 6 3/8 in.); Mounted: 24.1 x 23.8 cm (9 1/2 x 9 3/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Head of King Userkaf
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Userkaf
1979.2painted limestoneOverall: 6.5 x 7.2 cm (2 9/16 x 2 13/16 in.); Face: 4.8 x 4.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Phylactery (Reliquary Penant)
Byzantium, Egypt or Syria, early Byzantine period, 6th-8th centuries
1999.237copper alloyDiameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.); Overall: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of Bruce Ferrini in memory of Robert P. BergmanCCCC0
Votive Relief of a King
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, early Ptolemaic Dynasty
1914.665limestoneOverall: 13.6 x 8.9 x 1.8 cm (5 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Flint in the Form of a Bird
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period, 4000-3000 BC
1995.40tan-colored flintOverall: 5.2 x 5.2 cm (2 1/16 x 2 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Roundel with Amazons, from a tunic
Egypt or possibly Syria
1952.104samite: silkOverall: 22.2 x 23.5 cm (8 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.); Mounted: 31.1 x 31.8 cm (12 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Votive Head of a King
Egypt, Early Ptolemaic Dynasty, probably reign of Ptolemy II
1920.1999limestoneOverall: 21.6 x 16.5 cm (8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Statuette of Amen-Ra
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1914.679bronze, solid castOverall: 13.1 x 2.7 x 3.7 cm (5 3/16 x 1 1/16 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Head of Amenhotep III Wearing the Round Wig
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, 1391-1353 BC
1961.417brown quartziteOverall: 17.3 x 17 x 25.3 cm (6 13/16 x 6 11/16 x 9 15/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Turban or shawl end with tiraz and gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of al-Musta‘lī
1965.313plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 62.3 x 54.6 cm (24 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts Club to commemorate its 30th AnniversaryCCCC0
Bowl with Lotus Bud Decoration
Egypt, Roman Empire
1985.183bright turquoise blue faienceDiameter: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.); Overall: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
1929.907Block printing on plain weave linen groundOverall: 20.5 x 11.9 cm (8 1/16 x 4 11/16 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Nome Gods Bearing Offerings
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296), reign of Amenhotep III
1961.205painted limestoneOverall: 66 x 133 cm (26 x 52 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Statuette of Kneeling King
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1914.575bronze, solid castOverall: 4.2 x 5.5 cm (1 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.); with tang: 12.7 cm (5 in.); without tang: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ostracon: Ramesses II Suckled by a Goddess
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses II, 1279-1213 BC
1987.156painted limestoneOverall: 31.2 x 18.2 x 3.3 cm (12 5/16 x 7 3/16 x 1 5/16 in.)Given in honor of James N. Sherwin, Trustee 1957-1971CCCC0
Striding Statue of Minnefer
Egypt, Giza, Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5
1948.420painted limestoneOverall: 53.8 x 14.4 x 23.4 cm (21 3/16 x 5 11/16 x 9 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Garment
Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Aswan, unidentified makers
1916.1472Silk and mirrored glassOverall: 132.1 x 63.5 x 30.5 cm (52 x 25 x 12 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Box (Pyxis) in the Form of a Composite Capital
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1987.127pale robin's-egg blue faienceBox: 11.4 x 10.8 x 2 cm (4 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 13/16 in.); Lid: 11.2 x 10.8 x 3.1 cm (4 7/16 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. Shelby White; Purchase from the J.H. Wade Fund; and, by exchange, The John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Coffin of Bakenmut
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate Period, late Dynasty 21 (1069-945 BC) to early Dynasty 22 (945-924 BC)
1914.561gessoed and painted sycamore figOverall: 208 x 68 cm (81 7/8 x 26 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Black-Topped Beaker
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb Period
1920.1980Nile silt potteryDiameter: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.); Overall: 29.1 cm (11 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Double-Sided Votive Relief
Egypt, Greco-Roman period, early Ptolemaic Dynasty
1914.666limestoneOverall: 8.3 x 6.5 x 1.4 cm (3 1/4 x 2 9/16 x 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Horus Falcon
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1940.615bronze, solid castOverall: 4.6 x 1.4 x 3.3 cm (1 13/16 x 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Black-Topped Beaker
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb period
1920.2005Nile silt potteryDiameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Talatat: Portrait of Nefertiti
Egypt, Karnak, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep IV, 1353-1337 BC
1959.188painted sandstoneOverall: 22 x 22.7 cm (8 11/16 x 8 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Statuette of a Man
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1983.98ebony inlaid with cobalt blue glassOverall: 23.3 x 6.9 x 4.6 cm (9 3/16 x 2 11/16 x 1 13/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period
1982.103plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 29 x 14.8 cm (11 7/16 x 5 13/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Fragment, Part of an Ornament from a Garment
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th century
1950.615tabby weave with inwoven tapestry ornament, linen and woolOverall: 47.6 x 6.2 cm (18 3/4 x 2 7/16 in.); Mounted: 53.3 x 12.1 cm (21 x 4 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Silk fragment
Egypt or Iran, Ayyubid period, 1100s
1937.23lampas: silkOverall: 36.8 x 23.5 cm (14 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.); Mounted: 47 x 33.7 cm (18 1/2 x 13 1/4 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Statuette of Sekhmet
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1940.669bronze, figure solid cast, obelisk hollow castOverall: 20.4 x 4.6 x 12.6 cm (8 1/16 x 1 13/16 x 4 15/16 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Bowl
Fatimid Egypt, Fustat
1915.642earthenware with luster-painted designDiameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Cap
Syria or Egypt, Mamluk Dynasty (1250–1517)
1950.510lampas, quilted: silkOverall: 11.4 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Neck Ornament of a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th century
1982.81Undyed linen and dyed wool: tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrappingOverall: 18.4 x 28.9 cm (7 1/4 x 11 3/8 in.); Mounted: 26.7 x 37.1 cm (10 1/2 x 14 5/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Broad Collar
Egypt, Style of late Dynasty 18 but essentially modern
1916.660faience, glass, and stone, modern stringingDiameter: 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.); Overall: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Headrest of Irut
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2454–2140 BCE
1914.626travertineOverall: 19.5 x 18.8 x 7.4 cm (7 11/16 x 7 3/8 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Decorated Jar with Boat Scenes
Egypt, Middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIc-d periods
1914.639marl clay potteryDiameter: 28.2 cm (11 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 15.2 cm (6 in.); Overall: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Shrew
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, probably Ptolemaic Dynasty
1964.358bronze, solid castOverall: 17.3 cm (6 13/16 in.); with tang: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.); without tang: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.); Base: 7 x 3.9 x 0.7 cm (2 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 1/4 in.)Sundry Purchase FundCCCC0
Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate Period, early Dynasty 21
1914.582bright blue faience with purple detailsOverall: 11 x 3.6 x 2.5 cm (4 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fragment of a Band or Border
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1982.110Wool and linen: tapestry weaveOverall: 12.7 x 21.8 cm (5 x 8 9/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tunic
Egypt, 5th century, Byzantine period
1950.147tabby weave with inwoven tapestry ornament: linenOverall: 82.2 x 60 cm (32 3/8 x 23 5/8 in.); Mounted: 90.2 x 67.9 cm (35 1/2 x 26 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Block Statue of Djedbastetiufankh
Egypt, Late Period, late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
1914.661limestoneOverall: 26.1 x 14 x 19.2 cm (10 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 7 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Temple Relief of a Deity
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, Late Dynasty30 to early Ptolemaic Dynasty
1972.45limestoneOverall: 47.3 x 41 cm (18 5/8 x 16 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Two Figures Framed by a Jeweled Border
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th-6th century
1979.58dyed wool, undyed linen; slit-tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping and plain weave headings Overall: 24.1 x 28.6 cm (9 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.); Mounted: 33 x 37.5 cm (13 x 14 3/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Border of Heads and Palmettes from a Large Hanging
Egypt, Antinoë, Byzantine period, 6th century
1960.273Dyed wool, undyed linen; slit-tapestry weaveOverall: 76.2 x 26 cm (30 x 10 1/4 in.); Mounted: 89.2 x 34.3 cm (35 1/8 x 13 1/2 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts ClubCCCC0
Statuette of a Serving Girl
Egypt, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC) to Dynasty 19 (1295-1186 BC)
1991.107terracotta, originally paintedOverall: 38.4 x 9.2 cm (15 1/8 x 3 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Coffin of Nesykhonsu
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate Period, late Dynasty 21 (1069-945 BC) to early Dynasty 22 (945-715 BC)
1914.714gessoed and painted sycamore figOverall: 70 cm (27 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Trial Piece Worked on Both Sides
Egypt, probably Thebes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1920.1975limestoneOverall: 34.4 x 24 x 7 cm (13 9/16 x 9 7/16 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Pilgrim's Flask with Saint Menas
Egypt, Coptic, 400s-500s
1999.231terracottaOverall: 10 x 6.4 cm (3 15/16 x 2 1/2 in.)Gift of Bruce Ferrini in memory of Robert P. BergmanCCCC0
Talatat: Nefertiti Offers to the Aten
Egypt, Karnak, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep IV, 1353-1337 BC
1959.186painted sandstoneOverall: 20.5 x 41.2 cm (8 1/16 x 16 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Funerary Portrait of a Man
Egypt, Roman Empire, Antonine, early 2nd century AD
1971.135encaustic on linenOverall: 24.8 x 19 cm (9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Dancing Pan
Egypt, Coptic period
1955.68limestone with traces of red polychromyOverall: 34 x 18.1 cm (13 3/8 x 7 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 to early Dynasty 12
1914.602painted wood, figure of tamarisk(?), base of sycamore figOverall: 25.8 x 7.9 x 12.2 cm (10 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 4 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Vessel in the Form of an Ostrich Egg
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1914.620travertineDiameter: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); Overall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Lampas with foliate medallions in ogival lattice
Egypt
1918.189lampas: silkOverall: 21.6 x 22.3 cm (8 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Naophorous Statue of the Finance Officer and Overseer of Fields, Horwedja
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 27, probably reign of Darius I
1920.1978graywackeOverall: 43 x 14 x 23.2 cm (16 15/16 x 5 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Spouted Bowl
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, 2573-2454 BC
1985.108anorthosite gneissDiameter: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. and various donors by exchangeCCCC0
Statue of Minemheb
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep III
1996.28granodioriteOverall: 45 x 16.6 x 28.3 cm (17 11/16 x 6 9/16 x 11 1/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Busts and Animals Under Tree of Life
Egypt, Islamic period, Abbasid, 8th - 9th century
1982.272Plain weave and slit-tapestry weave; undyed linen, dyed woolOverall: 20.3 x 20.3 cm (8 x 8 in.); Mounted: 28.6 x 28.6 cm (11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Rare Silk Tunic Fragment with Ornamental Sleeve Band
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th - 6th century
1982.77plain weave: silk; tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen, dyed wool, silkOverall: 27 x 7 cm (10 5/8 x 2 3/4 in.); Mounted: 33 x 12.1 cm (13 x 4 3/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Square Ornament from a Tunic
Egypt or Syria, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1947.192Silk; complementary weft-faced twill weave with inner warps (samite)Overall: 23.5 x 24.2 cm (9 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.); Mounted: 31.1 x 31.8 cm (12 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Palmettes and Birds from a Tunic or Curtain
Egypt or Syria, Byzantine or Islamic periods, 6th-7th Century
1951.535Silk; complementary weft-faced twill weave with inner warps (samite)Overall: 31.1 x 14 cm (12 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.); Mounted: 36.2 x 20.3 cm (14 1/4 x 8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
White Cross-Lined Bowl with Turtle and Sun
Egypt, early Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIa period
1920.2008Nile silt potteryDiameter: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Overall: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Wavy-Lined Jar
Egypt, late Predynastic Period, Naqada IIIa2 (Dynasty 0)
1920.1983marl clay potteryDiameter: 10.1 cm (4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Overall: 26.8 cm (10 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Relief of Nyankhnesut Seated
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.735painted limestoneOverall: 98.7 x 80.6 cm (38 7/8 x 31 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Pendant
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasties 21 (1069-945 BC) -22 (945-715 BC)
1989.39gold and turquoiseOverall: 5.1 x 2.3 cm (2 x 7/8 in.)Gift of Vivian MerrinCCCC0
Statuette of Osiris
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1942.771bronze, body solid cast, head hollow castOverall: 26.4 x 6.8 x 6.8 cm (10 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Curtain Fragment with Panthers
Egypt, Antinoë, Byzantine period, late 6th century
1980.31Dyed wool, undyed linen: slit-tapestry weaveOverall: 76.2 x 54.9 cm (30 x 21 5/8 in.); Mounted: 87.6 x 66 x 2.5 cm (34 1/2 x 26 x 1 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Statuette of Bes
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 27 or later
1976.10bronze, solid castOverall: 8 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm (3 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Shawabty of Djehutymose
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19
1914.590polychrome faienceOverall: 19.7 x 6.5 x 3.9 cm (7 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Striped tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of al-Mustansir
1950.528plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 41 x 24.1 cm (16 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.); Mounted: 47 x 30.5 cm (18 1/2 x 12 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Tunic Fragment with Segmentum
Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Coptic-style weaver(s)
1982.270Wool, linen, and dyeOverall: 34 x 29.2 cm (13 3/8 x 11 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Stele of Itetioqer and Family
Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Middle Kingdom, probably Dynasty 11, 2040-1980 BC
1914.543painted limestoneOverall: 24.5 x 51.8 cm (9 5/8 x 20 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fragment of Round Segmentum
Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Coptic-style weaver(s)
1982.271Wool: tabby ground, inwoven tapestry ornamentOverall: 33 x 29.2 cm (13 x 11 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Neck and Shoulder Decoration from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, late 5th - 6th century
1926.148plain weave with slit-tapestry weave and supplementary weft wrapping; dyed wool, undyed linenOverall: 14.3 x 35.6 cm (5 5/8 x 14 in.); Mounted: 22.9 x 43.2 cm (9 x 17 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Leaf from a Qur'an
Egypt ?
1933.481ink, gold, and colors on paperEdward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Comb with Gazelle
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC) reign of Amenhotep III
1995.90woodOverall: 5.4 x 5.7 x 0.4 cm (2 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 3/16 in.)Gift of Jean-Luc and Véronique ChalminCCCC0
Statuette of Amen-Ra
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1942.772bronze, solid cast, inlaidOverall: 25.8 x 5 x 7.3 cm (10 3/16 x 1 15/16 x 2 7/8 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Statuette of Hathor
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1942.773bronze, solid castOverall: 18.8 x 3.4 x 4.4 cm (7 3/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/4 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Lunette with Two Angels Supporting a Pendant Cross
Egypt, 5th century, Coptic period
1955.63limestoneOverall: 25.4 x 61 x 21.3 cm (10 x 24 x 8 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Statue of Heqat, the Frog Goddess
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Late Naqada III Period (3100-2950 BC) to Early Dynastic Period, Early Dynasty 1 (2950-2573 BC)
1976.5travertine (Egyptian alabaster)Overall: 15.4 x 14.7 x 15.5 cm (6 1/16 x 5 13/16 x 6 1/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Amulet of Nefertem
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasties 27- 30
1920.2000faienceOverall: 12.5 x 2.2 x 3.4 cm (4 15/16 x 7/8 x 1 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Shawabty
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12-13
1980.42hematiteOverall: 10.2 x 5 cm (4 x 1 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Turban end with tiraz
Egypt, Tinnis, Fatimid period, datable to 983-90
1950.354plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 49.5 x 151.1 cm (19 1/2 x 59 1/2 in.); Mounted: 60.3 x 161.9 cm (23 3/4 x 63 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Lepidotus Fish
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, probably Ptolemaic Dynasty
1914.576bronze, hollow castOverall: 5.4 x 2 cm (2 1/8 x 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Seated Scribe of Medthu
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Tutmosis III
1920.2004limestone, originally paintedOverall: 30.5 x 18.9 x 24.1 cm (12 x 7 7/16 x 9 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Panel from a Large Curtain, Overlapping Leaves
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th-5th century
1983.145Undyed linen and dyed wool: tapestry weave sewn on plain weave groundOverall: 118.7 x 16 cm (46 3/4 x 6 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Decorated Band from a Tunic or Curtain
Egypt, late Byzantine or early Islamic period, 7th Century
1960.275tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen and dyed woolOverall: 8.2 x 24.7 cm (3 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.); Mounted: 14.6 x 30.5 cm (5 3/4 x 12 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts ClubCCCC0
Carding Tool
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty (or later)
1914.867woodOverall: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Qur'an Manuscript Folio
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
1933.473ink, gold, and colors on paperEdward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Folio from a Qur'an
Probably Egypt, Abbasid period (750–1258)
1933.493Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on parchmentSheet: 23.7 x 33.7 cm (9 5/16 x 13 1/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Pediment with an Eagle
Egypt, 5th century, Coptic period
1955.62limestoneOverall: 30.2 x 71.9 x 29.4 cm (11 7/8 x 28 5/16 x 11 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Spearing Fish
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
1949.499limestoneOverall: 26.4 x 25.8 cm (10 3/8 x 10 3/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Two Confronted Animals from a Tunic
Egypt, Islamic period, Abbasid, 8th - 9th century
1983.256plain weave with slit-tapestry weave, applied; dyed wool, undyed linenOverall: 14 x 18.7 cm (5 1/2 x 7 3/8 in.); Mounted: 22.2 x 29.5 cm (8 3/4 x 11 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Pomegranate Vase
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1295 BC), reign of Tuthmosis III or later
1914.612blue vitreous faienceDiameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Overall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Nude Female Dancers from a Tunic
Egypt or Syria, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1953.332Silk; complementary weft-faced twill weave with inner warps (samite)Overall: 15.5 x 14 cm (6 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.); Mounted: 21.6 x 14 cm (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Tomb Stele of Nesptah
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26
1921.1721painted woodOverall: 34 x 28.5 x 3.8 cm (13 3/8 x 11 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Domestic Shrine
Egypt, Probably Theban area, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tutmosis III
1920.2002limestone, originally paintedOverall: 42.4 x 27.4 x 9 cm (16 11/16 x 10 13/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Roundel with seated prince
Egypt, Fatimid period
1950.541plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 16.5 x 17.2 cm (6 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Two Boats with Female Mourners
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.282limestoneOverall: 58.2 x 91 cm (22 15/16 x 35 13/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Segmentum from a Tunic
Egypt, Abbasid period, second half of the 8th century
1969.38tapestry; linen and woolOverall: 23.5 x 20.4 cm (9 1/4 x 8 1/16 in.)The A. W. Ellenberger, Sr., Endowment FundCCCC0
Seated Statue of Nykara
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserra or later, 2408-2377 BC
1964.90red granite and pigmentOverall: 53.4 x 20.5 x 28 cm (21 x 8 1/16 x 11 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Tomb Relief of the Chief Physician Amenhotep and Family
Egypt, Asyut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses II, 1279-1213 BC
1963.100limestone with traces of paintOverall: 128 x 119.5 cm (50 3/8 x 47 1/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Qur'an Manuscript Folio
Egypt, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
1933.474ink, gold, and colors on paperSheet: 23.5 x 16.4 cm (9 1/4 x 6 7/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Human Head from a Large Curtain
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th Century
1982.301tapestry weave, woolOverall: 17 x 31 cm (6 11/16 x 12 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ibis
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1940.667bronze, solid cast, with gold-rich inlaysOverall: 5.8 x 3.4 cm (2 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Silk Sleeve Decoration with Hunters
Egypt or Syria, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1947.193Silk: complementary weft-faced twill with inner warps (samit)Overall: 28.9 x 20.3 cm (11 3/8 x 8 in.); Mounted: 37.8 x 29.2 cm (14 7/8 x 11 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragments with Gold Foil
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th-5th century
1983.140undyed linen, dyed wool, and gold foil; plain weave with supplementary weft-loops, slit-tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrappingAverage: 40.8 x 48.4 cm (16 1/16 x 19 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Duck's Head from a Large Curtain
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th Century
1950.512tapestry weave: woolOverall: 15.9 x 23.5 cm (6 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Keystone of an Arch: Female Bust within a Medallion Supported by Angels
Egypt, 5th century, Coptic period
1955.67limestoneOverall: 22.3 x 63.7 x 12.1 cm (8 3/4 x 25 1/16 x 4 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Tiraz with gold, probably from a wide sleeve
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Hakim, 1013–20
1950.549plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 23.5 x 62.3 cm (9 1/4 x 24 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Talatat: Men Hoeing the Earth
Egypt, Karnak, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep IV, 1353-1337 BC
1959.187painted sandstoneOverall: 21.4 x 53.3 cm (8 7/16 x 21 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Alexander the Great on Horseback
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1959.123dyed wool, undyed linen; plain weave and slit-tapestry weaveOverall: 30.5 x 24.8 cm (12 x 9 3/4 in.); Mounted: 41.9 x 36.8 cm (16 1/2 x 14 1/2 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts ClubCCCC0
Mentuemhat in Ecclesiastical Dress
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
1951.280limestoneOverall: 104.1 x 46 cm (41 x 18 1/8 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Shawabty of Nebmehyt
Egypt, New Kingdom, early Dynasty 19
1914.729steatiteOverall: 14.1 x 4.8 x 3.7 cm (5 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Roundel with figure
Egypt, Fatimid period
1952.255plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 13.1 x 12.8 cm (5 3/16 x 5 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
False Door of Nykara
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserra or slightly later, 2408-2377 BC
1964.91limestoneOverall: 168 x 111.5 x 6 cm (66 1/8 x 43 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Head of Queen Hatshepsut (?)
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut, 1479-1457 BC
1917.976graywackeOverall: 16.2 x 14.9 x 17.8 cm (6 3/8 x 5 7/8 x 7 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fragment, Sleeve Ornament from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th-early 7th century
1926.155.atapestry (probably originally inwoven in tabby ground); woolOverall: 21.6 x 20.6 cm (8 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.); Mounted: 29.8 x 28.6 cm (11 3/4 x 11 1/4 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Statutette of Isis and Horus
Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, probably Ptolemaic Dynasty
1942.774bronze, solid castOverall: 17.3 x 4.6 x 6.5 cm (6 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 2 9/16 in.); Tang: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Head of a King
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21 or 22, 1069-715 BC
1914.663granodioriteOverall: 27.5 x 35 x 28.4 cm (10 13/16 x 13 3/4 x 11 3/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Pendant
Sudan, Napatan; lion's head component, Egypt, probably New Kingdom, Late Period, Dynasty 25
1987.1amethyst and goldOverall: 3.5 x 2.9 x 2.7 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
The Piping Maenad
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th century
1968.74tabby ground with looped-knot pile, linen and woolOverall: 83.5 x 62.5 cm (32 7/8 x 24 5/8 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts ClubCCCC0
Engaged Capital with Human Figures and Foliage
Egypt, 4th - 5th centuries, Coptic period
1955.61limestoneOverall: 55.9 x 76.2 x 33 cm (22 x 30 x 13 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel (Beaker)
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat III, 1918-1884 BC
1985.107obsidian and goldDiameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Overall: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.); Diameter of base: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Decorations and Sleeve from a Tunic
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1982.107wool; plain weave with slit-tapestry weaveAndrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Lions from a Tunic
Egypt, Islamic Abbasid period, 8th - 9th Century
1982.83tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen and dyed woolOverall: 23 x 23 cm (9 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.); Mounted: 29.2 x 29.2 cm (11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Fragmentary Icon Panel, Christ in Glory (?) and Evangelists
Egypt, Abbasid period, mid 8th - mid 9th centuries
1952.256slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave; woolOverall: 53.3 x 80.7 cm (21 x 31 3/4 in.); Mounted: 63.5 x 90.2 cm (25 x 35 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Mentuemhat as Priest with Staff and Scepter
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1949.492limestoneOverall: 85.2 x 46 cm (33 9/16 x 18 1/8 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Men Bearing Tomb Equipment
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.284limestoneOverall: 47 x 57.9 cm (18 1/2 x 22 13/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Men Trussing an Ox
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.283limestoneOverall: 38.4 x 55.6 cm (15 1/8 x 21 7/8 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Roundel, Segmentum from a Tunic
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750)
1941.293tapestry; linen and woolOverall: 7.7 x 7.4 cm (3 1/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Statuette of a Kneeling Priest
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 20, 1279-1213 BC
1980.2tin-bronze alloy, probably leaded, hollow castOverall: 15.8 x 6.2 x 6.5 cm (6 1/4 x 2 7/16 x 2 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Seated Pair Statue
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, 1479-1425 BC
1920.2003painted limestoneOverall: 39 x 21 x 25.2 cm (15 3/8 x 8 1/4 x 9 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Leaf from a Qur'an
Egypt, Cairo, Mamluk period (1250–1517)
2013.102ink, gold, color on pink paperSheet: 45 x 33 cm (17 11/16 x 13 in.)Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. JacksonCCCC0
Mentuemhat in Ecclesiastical Dress
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
1951.281limestoneOverall: 103.5 x 51.8 cm (40 3/4 x 20 3/8 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Tetradrachm: Head of Alexander III [The Great] (obverse); Athena (reverse)
Greek, Ptolemaic, minted at Alexandreia (Egypt), reign of Ptolemy I Soter
1916.994silverOverall: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Jackal
Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
1940.614bronze, solid castOverall: 11.8 x 2.9 x 10.3 cm (4 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 4 1/16 in.); with tang: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Musta‘lī, 1094–1101
1950.550plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 36.8 x 91.4 cm (14 1/2 x 36 in.); Mounted: 55.2 x 106.7 cm (21 3/4 x 42 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Relief of Agricultural Scenes
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.736painted limestoneOverall: 92.5 x 173.8 cm (36 7/16 x 68 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Seated Couple:  Mentuemhat's Ancestors
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1949.493limestoneOverall: 57.3 x 53 cm (22 9/16 x 20 7/8 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Face from a Cosmetic Spoon
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep III
1988.7ivoryOverall: 4 x 2.3 cm (1 9/16 x 7/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Unguent Bottle (Krateriskos)
Egypt, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC). (post-Amarna period or later)
1914.541glassDiameter: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.); Overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Engaged Capital with Animals
Egypt, 5th - 6th centuries, Coptic period
1955.64limestoneOverall: 21 x 34.3 x 23.2 cm (8 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Three Figures from a Tunic
Egypt, Abbasid period, late 8th century
1926.158tapestry weave; undyed linen and dyed woolMounted: 29.2 x 29.2 cm (11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Grape Leaves from a Curtain
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th-6th Century
1983.262weft-faced plain weave with tapestry weave and supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen and dyed woolAverage: 19 x 31.5 cm (7 1/2 x 12 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragmentary roundel with eagle in gold ground
Egypt, Fatimid period
1946.258plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 11.2 x 14 cm (4 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Grace Rainey Rogers in memory of her father, William J. RaineyCCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Zahir, 1020–1035
1982.109plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 16.9 x 9.7 cm (6 5/8 x 3 13/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Small Head of a Man
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.285limestoneOverall: 20.4 x 15 cm (8 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Fragment, an Ornamental Band
Egypt, Byzantine period, 6th century
1929.98tapestry (originally inwoven in tabby ground); linen and woolOverall: 14.3 x 51.4 cm (5 5/8 x 20 1/4 in.); Mounted: 21.6 x 58.4 cm (8 1/2 x 23 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Priests Performing Funeral Rites
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.287limestoneOverall: 36.1 x 37.5 cm (14 3/16 x 14 3/4 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Marsh Scene with Cat and Birds
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1949.498limestoneOverall: 38 x 41.7 cm (14 15/16 x 16 7/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Two Offering Bearers
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, late Dynasty 25 to early Dynasty 26
1949.495limestoneOverall: 35.7 x 42 cm (14 1/16 x 16 9/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Priests Performing Funeral Rites
Egypt, Thebes, Late Period, Late Dynasty 25 to Early Dynasty 26
1951.286limestoneOverall: 36.2 x 48.2 cm (14 1/4 x 19 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Amulet of a Ram-Headed Deity
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22 or later
1916.664goldOverall: 2.5 x 0.6 x 1.2 cm (1 x 1/4 x 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Tunic or Shawl Ornament
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th - 7th century
1982.274dyed wool, undyed linen; plain weave, slit-tapestry weaveOverall: 24.5 x 22.9 cm (9 5/8 x 9 in.); Mounted: 32.1 x 29.5 x 2.5 cm (12 5/8 x 11 5/8 x 1 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Statuette of a Man
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Second half Dynasty 12 to Dynasty 13, reign of Amenemhat III or later
1985.136painted limestoneOverall: 18 x 4.5 x 8.6 cm (7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Octodrachm: Head of Arsinoe II (obverse); Double Cornucopia (reverse)
Greek, Ptolemaic, minted at Alexandreia (Egypt), reign of Ptolemy V Epiphanes or Ptolemy VI Philometor
1965.552goldDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Shawabty of Seti I
Egypt, Thebes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Seti 1
1914.585medium blue faience with black decorationOverall: 15.1 x 4.5 x 3 cm (5 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Offering Table
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1914.655granodioriteOverall: 34.6 x 35.2 x 7.2 cm (13 5/8 x 13 7/8 x 2 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Luster Bowl with Ibex
Egypt, Fustat (Old Cairo), Fatimid period (909–1171)
1944.477earthenware with luster-painted designOverall: 9.6 x 24.7 cm (3 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Frieze with Foliage and Grapes
Egypt, 4th - 5th centuries, Coptic period
1955.60limestoneOverall: 35.3 x 111.2 cm (13 7/8 x 43 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Petal-Shaped Beads
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III
1919.618faienceOverall: 3 x 1 cm (1 3/16 x 3/8 in.)Gift of Robert M. ParmeleeCCCC0
Hunters on Horseback
Egypt, Islamic Abbasid period, late 8th to 9th century
1982.102Plain weave and tapestry weave; undyed linen, dyed woolOverall: 29.4 x 14 cm (11 9/16 x 5 1/2 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Coffin of Senbi
Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat II to Sesostris III
1914.716gessoed and painted cedarOverall: 70 x 55 cm (27 9/16 x 21 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Stele of the High Priest of Ptah, Shedsunefertem
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 22, reign of Shosheng I, 945-924 BC
1914.669limestone, originally painted and gildedOverall: 86.8 x 78.5 cm (34 3/16 x 30 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker)
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.813travertineDiameter of mouth: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.); Overall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Decorated ends of a shawl
Egypt, Fayyum, Tulunid or Ikshīdid period
1956.330Wool, linen, and silk: plain weave with inwoven tapestry weaveOverall: 41.9 x 68.6 cm (16 1/2 x 27 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts ClubCCCC0
Double-Sided Plaque Amulet
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period
1914.741green-glazed steatiteOverall: 2.5 x 2 x 1 cm (1 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Silk Decorative Tunic Band with a Hunter
Egypt or Syria, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1939.505Silk: complementary weft-faced twill with inner warps (samit)Overall: 27.3 x 6.7 cm (10 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.); Mounted: 34.9 x 14.3 cm (13 3/4 x 5 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Boomerang
Egypt
1920.2011woodGift of Mrs. Gordon N. Morrill©
Fragment of a Roundel
Egypt
1983.250Linen and wool: tapestry (originally inwoven in tabby ground)Overall: 15.5 x 14 cm (6 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Pyxis with Lid
Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom
1914.609turquoise faience with black decorationOverall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Diameter of box: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Tiraz with guilloche bands
Egypt, Fatimid period
1982.291plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 27 x 63.2 cm (10 5/8 x 24 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Three Fragments from a Border
Egypt
1982.273tapestry weave; wool and linenOverall: 18.5 x 4.1 cm (7 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ornamental Shoulder Band from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, first half of the 7th century
1919.24tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen and dyed woolOverall: 60.3 x 5.7 cm (23 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.); Mounted: 67.3 x 16.5 cm (26 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Silk Fragments with Palmette Blossoms
Egypt or Syria, Umayyad period (661–750) or Abbasid period (750–1258)
1951.91Silk: complementary weft-faced twill with inner warps (samit)Overall: 22.5 x 29.5 cm (8 7/8 x 11 5/8 in.); Mounted: 27.9 x 34.9 cm (11 x 13 3/4 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts ClubCCCC0
Cap with striped inscribed silk
Egypt or Syria, Mamluk period, probably Sultanate of Nasir al-Din Muhammad, 1293-1341
1985.5Silk: lampasOverall: 11.4 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Two Fragments with Indistinguishable Design
Egypt ?
1983.251tapestry; linen and woolAverage: 18 x 7 cm (7 1/16 x 2 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Square Segmentum from a Tunic
Egypt, 7th - 8th century
1982.87tapestry; linen and woolOverall: 21 x 20.8 cm (8 1/4 x 8 3/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Sadat victim of an assassination attempt: the Egyptian president, Awar...
Mohamed Rachad El Koussy
2018.513resin coated printImage: 20 x 29.8 cm (7 7/8 x 11 3/4 in.)Gift of George Stephanopoulos©
Striped fragment
Egypt or Syria, Mamluk period, 1200s-1300s
1919.28tabby and fancy weave; silk and goldOverall: 20.4 x 24.2 cm (8 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Roundel Fragment: Speckled-Breasted Bird
Egypt ?, 8th century
1982.108tapestry weave: woolOverall: 14.5 x 15.7 cm (5 11/16 x 6 3/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Votive Relief of a Ram Deity
Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1928.626limestoneOverall: 13.5 x 20.6 x 2.5 cm (5 5/16 x 8 1/8 x 1 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Shawabty in Dress of Everyday Life
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19
1914.803polychrome faienceOverall: 13.5 x 5 x 3.2 cm (5 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0