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Hippopotamus Head

New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, c. 1391-1353.

Acc. No.: 1997.375

Lower Part of a Granite Doorjamb from a Temple of Ramesses II

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Ostracon Depicting a Pharaoh Slaying an Lion

Lower Part of a Granite Doorjamb from a Temple of Ramesses II

Two Alabaster Shabti with the Throne Names of Siptah

Lower Part of a Granite Doorjamb from a Temple of Ramesses II

Shabtis of Siptah

Basket Containing Provisions

Goods from the Burial of a Child

Whip Handle in the Shape of a Horse

Four Carved Plaques

Inlay Fragments of Foreigners

Shabtis of Siptah

Basket Containing Provisions

Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Royal Tomb

Carved Walking Sticks

Carved Walking Sticks

Inlay Fragments of Foreigners

Spoon in the Shape of a Swimming Woman Holding a Gazelle or Ibex

Fragment of an Alabaster Vessel

Lower Part of a Granite Doorjamb from a Temple of Ramesses II

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Miniature Situla of Meketaten

Ivory Unguent Box

Ostraca from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Bronze hes Vase

Carved Walking Sticks

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Alabaster Ungent Vessel with Name of Kiya

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Miniature Mask for a Canopic Bundle

Relief of a Battle Scene

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Detail from the Coffin of the Singer Hormose

Alabaster Goblet Inscribed with the Name of Amenhotep IV

Textile Honouring the Goddess Hathor

Shabti of Tebure

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Wooden Cosmetics Box

Blue Painted Ware from Malkata

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Two Faience Tiles with the Throne Names of Seti II

Shabti of Tebure

Canopic Jar of Maruta, One of Three Minor Wives of Tutmosis III

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Coffins of the singer Harmose (left) and an anonymous woman (right)

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Dwarf

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Reconstruction of Wall Decoration from the Temple of Amun in Malkata

Chair Found in Pieces Outside Sealed Door of Hatnofer's Tomb

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Ostracon from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Tomb Relief Showing the Force Feeding of Cattle

Canopic Jar of Maruta, One of Three Minor Wives of Tutmosis III

Upper Part of the Statue of an Official

Ceiling Fragment from the Palace of Amenhotep III Depicting Pigeons in Flight

Shabtis of Sennedjem and Iynaferty

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Gold Sandals, Toe and Finger Stalls Belonging to a minor wife of Thutmose III

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Ceiling Fragment from the Palace of Amenhotep III Depicting Pigeons in Flight

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Inner Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Stela of Userhat and his wife Nefertari

Coffin of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Small Vase with Flower Decoration

Perfume Bottle in Shape of a Hes Vessel

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Door Jambs of Rau

Canopic Chest of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Reconstruction of a Foundation Deposit

Shabtis and Shabti Boxes of Sennedjem's Family

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Coffin and Mummy Board of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Gold Sandals, Toe and Finger Stalls Belonging to a minor wife of Thutmose III

White Limestone Statuette of the Scribe, Huy

Funerary Equipment of Maruta, One of Three Minor Wives of Tutmosis III

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Shabtis and Shabti Boxes of Sennedjem's Family

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Girdles, Decorated with Simplified Cowrie Shell Design

Relief Fragment Depicting Grain

Ceiling Decoration from a Theban Tomb

Pedestal for a Small Statue

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Storage Jars from the Tomb of Three Minor Wives of Thutmose III

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Objects Found in Seankhkare Cemetery

Fragment of a Wig from a Composite Statue

Coffin and Mummy Board of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Hatnofer's Personal Posessions

Shabtis and Shrines from the Tomb of Yuya & Tuya

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Bronze Axe Head

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Fragment of Leather Painted with Erotic Scene

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Bronze Axe Head

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Mummy Mask of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Canopic Chest of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Three Rishi Coffins

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Decorative Tile

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Detail of Rishi Coffin

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Objects from the Tomb of Tutmosis IV

Pottery Vessels

Relief of Ramesses IX Facing an Hymn of Praise in His Honour

Storage Jars from the Tomb of Three Minor Wives of Thutmose III

Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Fragment of a Wig from a Composite Statue

Coffin, Mummy Board and Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Ostracon with Fighting Bulls

Jubilee Relief of Ramesses II

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Coffins and Mummy Mask of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Relief Fragment Depicting the Head of Amenhotep I

Ostracon with Sketch of a Sparrow

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Fragment of a Vase Decorated with an Ibex & Plants

Ostracon depicting an animal fable or myth in the upper register and a princess in the lower

Three Rishi Coffins

A Pottery Human-Headed Lid of a Canopic Jar

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Statuette of The Great Craftsman in the Place-of-Truth, Karo

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Ostracon Depicting the God Ptah

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Statuette of The Great Craftsman in the Place-of-Truth, Karo

Game Board and Pieces

Faience Armlets & Necklaces

The Osiris Shroud of Nesenaset and some Canopic Jars

Glass Vessels and Ostraca from the Ramesside Period

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Hippopotamus Head

Storage Jars from the Tomb of Three Minor Wives of Thutmose III

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Head of Seti II

Statue of Neferkhawet, Rennefer and Their Family

Head from a Life Size Statue of an Egyptian Official

Head of Ahmose I

Head of Seti II

Kneeling Figure of Amenhotep III

Fragment of the Face of a Queen

Objects from Senenmut's Tomb

Coffin of Ahmose, Son of the Mistress of the House Nahkte

Coffin of Ahmose, Son of the Mistress of the House Nahkte

Metal Vessels from a Temple Deposit

Statuette of Two Men & a Boy

Face from a Composite Statue

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Relief Fragment from the 11th Dynasty Tomb of Khety, Royal Treasurer, with 19th Dynasty Graffiti

Face from a Composite Statue

Relief Fragment Depicting Akhenaten

Game Board & Pieces and Throwing Sticks

Amenhotep III Seated in a Double Pavilion Representing His Sed Festival, with Tiye Offering Life to Him

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Statue of Seti I

Inner Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Fragmentary Statue of a Lion Subduing a Foreign Captive

Wooden Cosmetics Box from Tomb of Sennedjem

Fragmentary Statue of a Lion Subduing a Foreign Captive

Fragment of a Statue of Amenhotep I

Bowl Buried with Rennefer wife of Noferkhawt

Coffin of Ahmose, Son of the Mistress of the House Nahkte

Two Princesses Each Holding a Sistrum & An Ankh Facing Their Enthroned Parents Amenhotep III and Tiye

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Model of Woman Lying on a Bed Using a Headrest

Amulets and Necklace with Frog-Shaped Beads

Coffin of the Mistress of the House, Teti

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Isis and Wepwawet

Statue of Thutmose III Offering

Ostracon Depicting a Layout for a Relief

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Kneeling Statues of Hatshepsut

Female Monkey Holding Its Baby and Hippopotamus

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Statue of Thutmose III

Statue of Thutmose III from Afar

Statue of Amenhotep III

Faience Walking Lion

Statue of Amenhotep III

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Sphinx of Thutmose III

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Head & Shoulders of an Osiride Statue

Head and Shoulders from an Osiride Statue

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Stela of Pay offering to Re-Horakhty

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

A Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Cat Bracelet or Armlet

Seated Figure of a Scribe Under the Protection of Thoth

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Head of a Cow Goddess

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

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