Conical Gaming Piece from Neferkhawet's Tomb
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb of Neferkhawet (MMA 729), east chamber, Burial VIII, inside coffin, MMA excavations, 1934–35 New Kingdom
Relief Fragment from the Tomb of Neferu or Khety
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Neferu or Khety (TT 319/311, MMA 31/508), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Middle Kingdom
Chinese Ring
late Zhou (1046–256 B.C.)–early Han (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) dynasty
Scarab of the Lady of the House, Nebtua
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period
Storage jar, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III New Kingdom
Broad collar, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb 954, Burial 954E, MMA excavations, 1921–22 Middle Kingdom
Bracelet or armlet with uraei
From Egypt, Central Delta, Tell el-Balamun (Diospolis Inferior), Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1913 Ptolemaic or Roman Period
Part of an Octogonal Column from the Temple of Mentuhotep II at Deir e...
Two joined fragments from an octagonal column, from the ambulatory of Mentuhotep II's temple. The original column was carved from a single piece of sandstone quarried near Aswan. It is inscribed with one of the... More
Sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid complex of Senwosret I, north temple gateway, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom
Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb
See 25.3.19. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period
Spool-Shaped Game Pieces from Neferkhawet's Tomb
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb of Neferkhawet (MMA 729), east chamber, Burial VIII, inside coffin, MMA excavations, 1934–35 New Kingdom
Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period
Wax Figure of Duamutef Belonging to Djedmutesankh
see 25.3.154a From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Djedmutesankh (5), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period
Ointment Jar, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 8 (H), MMA excavations, 1926–27 New Kingdom
Inlay, hieroglyph, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Key, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE)
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Carnarvon/Carter excavations Ptolemaic Period
Shabti and Coffin, Ancient Egypt, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Shabti dolls were funerary figures in ancient Egypt that accompanied the deceased to the after-life. Shabti's name is derived from the Egyptian swb for stick but also corresponds to the word for `answer' (wsb) ... More
Sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid complex of Senwosret I, north temple gateway, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom
Archaic Lead figure of a horse
Small flat votive figurines of cast lead have been found in great quantities at the ancient sanctuaries of Laconia; over one hundred thousand, dating from the seventh century B.C. to the Classical period, were ... More
Ostracon With an Artist's Sketch of a Tomb Scene
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), MMA excavations, 1935–36 New Kingdom
Ostracon with liliform capital, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 33...
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespakashuty (TT 312, MMA 509a), in the rubbish of the court, MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Balustrade newel post, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt
From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92 New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Necklace with Bastet Pendant, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (1070–6...
From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Deir Rifa, Tomb 329, BSAE excavations 1906-1907 Third Intermediate Period or later
Figured Ostracon with an Artist's Sketch
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings New Kingdom, Ramesside
Raised relief fragment, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), 1st chamber N. door; W. jamb, MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Stela of Aamtju, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, East of Pabasa, Radim, MMA excavations, 1918–19 New Kingdom
waist area from a statue of the king
From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92 New Kingdom, Amarna Period
String of Ball Beads, Egypt, The Middle Kingdom - Early New Kingdom 20...
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, MMA excavations Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom
Fragment of Magical Papyrus, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (1070–66...
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 801 (Embalmers' cache), MMA excavations Third Intermediate Period–Saite Period
Raised relief fragment, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), 1st chamber E. wall; bottom register, MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Relief fragment, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
The tip of a bow; see 26.3.354-7. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Khety (TT 311, MMA 508), MMA excavations, 1922–23/1926–27 Middle Kingdom
Relief with trumpeter, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt
From Egypt; Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten); Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu) New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Raised relief fragment, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), 1st chamber W. wall; 6th-8th register, MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Relief with royal figures, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt
From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu); Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten) New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Relief with oxen, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt
From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu); Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten) New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Inscribed fragment, pictorial relief (?), Aten cartouche
From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92 New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Relief with foreign musicians, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt
From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu); Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten) New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Seventy deben weight, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A2:3, Pit 497, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom
Sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid complex of Senwosret I, north temple gateway, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom
Scarab, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 2, Burials F x (1-4), MMA excavations, 1915–16 New Kingdom
Wall revetment, marble pattern, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE)
Glass plaques imitating expensive marble or stones were used as wall coverings. From Egypt Ptolemaic Period–Roman Period
Waterl Basin (Pan), bronze, China
late Western Zhou (1046–771 B.C.)–Eastern Zhou (770–256 B.C.)
Sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid complex of Senwosret I, north temple gateway, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom
Relief with jars on stands
From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu); Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten) New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Block of Relief, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, MMA excavations, 1908–09 Middle Kingdom
Raised relief fragment, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), 1st chamber E. wall; bottom register, MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Raised relief fragment, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), 1st chamber N. door, MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period
Openwork Pinhead LACMA M.76.97.212
Wikimedia Commons image page ( http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Openwork_Pinhead_LACMA_M.76.97.212.jpg ) .Description..Title.Openwork Pinhead..Description.: Iran, Luristan, Luristan bronzes, circa 1000-65... More
Curved surface, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt
From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92 New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Bowl of Sand, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 7, 8, 9 (G, H, I), MMA excavations, 1926–27 New Kingdom
Heh amulet with the Name of Amenhotep III
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, West Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Amenhotep III (WV 22), Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1915 New Kingdom
Bowl, Egypt, Early New Kingdom 1550 - 1070 BCE
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 2, Burial D 1, Beside coffin, MMA excavations, 1915–16 Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom
Sunk relief fragment, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), Lunette, 2nd chamber, MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Terracotta amphora handle with stamp
The stamp bears the name of the potter Herakleon, together with a stylized bunch of grapes.
Large late ware storage jar
From Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Hierakonpolis (Nekhen), Fort Cemetery (Hk 27), Tomb 19, MMA excavations, 1934–35 Predynastic, Naqada III
Head of a camel, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE)
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Hatshepsut Causeway, Lower Cemetery area, MMA excavations, 1915–16 Ptolemaic or Roman Period
Spindle with whorl, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations New Kingdom, Ramesside
Stamp, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations, 1913–14 New Kingdom, Ramesside
Votive Ear fragment, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Hathor Chapel, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations New Kingdom
Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb
See 25.3.19. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period
Ostracon, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)
From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, MMA excavations, 1908–10 Late Period–Ptolemaic Period
Body with garment, pleating, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt
From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, Pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92 New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Ostracon, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)
From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, MMA excavations, 1908–10 Late Period–Ptolemaic Period
Hieratic ostracon with inscriptions in grid
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespakashuty (TT 312, MMA 509a), MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Arrow tip, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Khety (TT 311, MMA 508), MMA excavations, 1922–23/1926–27 Middle Kingdom
Worker Shabti of Nany, Upper Egypt
Shabti dolls were funerary figures in ancient Egypt that accompanied the deceased to the after-life. Shabti's name is derived from the Egyptian swb for stick but also corresponds to the word for `answer' (wsb) ... More
Statuette of king, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations, 1906–07 Middle Kingdom
Pair of Earrings (with 16.10.416)
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 3, Burial B 1, On body, MMA excavations, 1915–16 Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom
Ribbed Penannular Earring, Egypt, Early New Kingdom 1550 - 1070 BCE
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, burial 83, Carnarvon/Carter excavations Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom
Fragments from a Book of the Dead
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 801, MMA excavations, 1927–28 New Kingdom, Ramesside
Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb
See 25.3.19. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period
Anklet, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb 954, Burial 954i, MMA excavations, 1921–22 Middle Kingdom
Sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid complex of Senwosret I, north temple gateway, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom
Stamp, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations, 1913–14 New Kingdom, Ramesside
Beaded Penannular Earring, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Mandara, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1914 New Kingdom
Ribbed Penannular Earring, Egypt, Early New Kingdom 1550 - 1070 BCE
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, burial 83, Carnarvon excavations Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom
Etruscan Earring, Italy
Ring form with ball attached near one end. Accession Number: 95.15.209
Sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid complex of Senwosret I, north temple gateway, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom
Penannular Earring, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt; Probably from Northern Upper Egypt, Deir el-Ballas New Kingdom
Penannular Earring, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt; Probably from Northern Upper Egypt, Deir el-Ballas New Kingdom
Penannular Earring, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt; Probably from Northern Upper Egypt, Deir el-Ballas New Kingdom
Pin, bronze
Levant, Lachish (modern Tell ed-Duweir) Dynasty 15-17, 2nd Intermediate Period, Hyksos
Ring with Cartouche of Amenhotep III
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, MMA excavations, 1911–12 New Kingdom
Bowl, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE)
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Senenmut Quarry, MMA excavations, 1927–28 Ptolemaic Period
Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period
Body with garment, pleating, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt
From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, Pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92 New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Model cup, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery east of Senwosret (758), Pit 698, MMA excavations, 1907–08 Middle Kingdom
Knee with kilt, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt
From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, Pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92 New Kingdom, Amarna Period
Chisel, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, forecourt, Foundation Deposit 4 (D), MMA excavations, 1923–24 New Kingdom
Name Panel from the Mortuary Complex of Senwosret I
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I, MMA excavations, 1931–32 Middle Kingdom
Inlay, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb
See 25.3.19. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period
Inlay, hieroglyph, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite
Fragmentary head of a woman
There is a hole at the top of the head for suspension. Classical
Shabti, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A2:2, Pit 495, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom
Bead, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC
From Egypt; Probably from Northern Upper Egypt, Deir el-Ballas New Kingdom
Sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid complex of Senwosret I, north temple gateway, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom
Overseer Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb
See 25.3.19. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period
Inlay, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC
From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite