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Girdles, Decorated with Simplified Cowrie Shell Design

From the tomb of three minor wives of Thutmose III, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Thebes.

New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose III c.1479-1425 BCE.

Acc. No.s: 26.8.60, 26.8.61, 66.2.3

Amarna Boundary Stela

Cosmetic Objects Datable to Dynasty 18

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

TNew Kingdom Temple Tomb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

New Kingdom Temple Tomb at Saqqara

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Entrance to the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Entrance to the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Reliefs in the Tomb of Maya

Tomb of Horemheb at Saqqara

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Chair Belonging to the Scribe Reniseneb

Statue of Princess Ankhesenpaaten

Chair Belonging to the Scribe Reniseneb

Ostracon with a Sketch of a Hippopotamus

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Goods from the Burial of a Child

Basket Containing Provisions

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Hatshepsut

Four Carved Plaques

Whip Handle in the Shape of a Horse

Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Royal Tomb

Carved Walking Sticks

Fragment of Paving from Amarna

Basket Containing Provisions

Carved Walking Sticks

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Head a of New Kingdom Queen

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

Miniature Situla of Meketaten

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Cosmetic Boxes in the Shape of Ducks

Fragment of an Alabaster Vessel

Outer and Inner Coffin of One of the Fetuses in Tutankhamun's Tomb

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Ostraca from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Sarcophagus of Hatshepsut

Carved Walking Sticks

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Alabaster Ungent Vessel with Name of Kiya

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Flooring from Amarna

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Coffin of Ahmose Meritamun

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Detail from the Coffin of the Singer Hormose

Relief of a Battle Scene

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

3 Wooden Shabti of Tutankhamun

Alabaster Goblet Inscribed with the Name of Amenhotep IV

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Blue Painted Ware from Malkata

Miniature Mask for a Canopic Bundle

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

Walking Stick Decorated with a Nubian and an Asiatic

Inner Coffin and Mask of One of the Fetuses from Tutankhamun's Tomb

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

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

Alabaster Canopic Jar

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

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Dwarf

Flooring from Amarna

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Reconstruction of Wall Decoration from the Temple of Amun in Malkata

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

Tomb Relief Showing the Force Feeding of Cattle

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

Ostracon from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

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

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Box with Name of Amenhotep III, plus Beads

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

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

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

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

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Model Boat from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Small Vase with Flower Decoration

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Perfume Bottle in Shape of a Hes Vessel

Stela of Userhat and his wife Nefertari

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Flooring from Amarna

Reconstruction of a Foundation Deposit

Door Jambs of Rau

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Alabaster Vessel and Statuette

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

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Relief Fragment Depicting Grain

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

Ceiling Decoration from a Theban Tomb

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Funerary Bed with Cow Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Girdles, Decorated with Simplified Cowrie Shell Design

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Coffin of Ahmose-Nefertari with J for Scale

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Pedestal for a Small Statue

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

Objects Found in Seankhkare Cemetery

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Chair with Legs in the Shape of Duck Heads

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Fragment of Leather Painted with Erotic Scene

Shabtis and Shrines from the Tomb of Yuya & Tuya

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Decoration on the Third Shrine of Tutankhamun

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Hatnofer's Personal Posessions

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Three Rishi Coffins

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Detail of Rishi Coffin

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Pottery Vessels

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Coffin of Ahmose Meritamun

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Sarcophagus of Prince Thutmose's Cat

Objects from the Tomb of Tutmosis IV

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

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Alabaster Basin with Boat with Antelope-Headed Bow and Stern

Ostracon with Sketch of a Sparrow

Anubis On a Shrine

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Relief Fragment Depicting the Head of Amenhotep I

Bed of Tutankhamun

Three Rishi Coffins

A Pottery Human-Headed Lid of a Canopic Jar

Alabaster Vase in the Form of an Ibex

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Lion Shaped Vessel

Fragment of a Vase Decorated with an Ibex & Plants

Bed of Tutankhamun

Wooden Model of a Rocker With Hatshepsut's Name On It

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Anubis On a Shrine

Game Board and Pieces

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Faience Armlets & Necklaces

Hippopotamus Head

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Ornamental Alabaster Vase

Statue of Meryre and Iniuy

Head from a Life Size Statue of an Egyptian Official

Statue of Neferkhawet, Rennefer and Their Family

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

Kneeling Figure of Amenhotep III

Statue of Thutmose III

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

Objects from Senenmut's Tomb

Fragment of the Face of a Queen

Head of Ahmose I

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

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

Anubis On a Shrine

Face from a Composite Statue

Face from a Composite Statue

Statuette of Two Men & a Boy

Game Board & Pieces and Throwing Sticks

Relief Fragment Depicting Akhenaten

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

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

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Cosmetic Jar with Lions, Hunting Scenes and Captives

Model of Woman Lying on a Bed Using a Headrest

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 Statue of Amenhotep I

Face of a Statue of Thutmose III with a Modern Cast of the Body

Coffin of the Mistress of the House, Teti

Bowl Buried with Rennefer wife of Noferkhawt

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Statue of Thutmose III Offering

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Kaemwaset Kneeling with an Emblem of Hatshepsut

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Handle of Model Axe Inscribed for Amenhotep III

Statue of Thutmose III

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Kneeling Statues of Hatshepsut

Statue of Thutmose III from Afar

Statue of Amenhotep III

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Statue of Amenhotep III

Sphinx of Thutmose III

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Ceremonial Saw in the Shape of a Ma'at Feather

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Facade of a Small Shrine

Head and Shoulders from an Osiride Statue

Head & Shoulders of an Osiride Statue

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Painted Slender Jar

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Ceremonial Sickle of the Field Worker of Amun, Amunemhat

Glazed Tile with Palms

Facade of a Small Shrine

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Mask of a Man's Face

Stela of Pay offering to Re-Horakhty

Ceremonial Sickle of the Field Worker of Amun, Amunemhat

Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Two Princesses Worshipping the Aten

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Decorated Wood & Ivory Box with a Sliding Lid

Cosmetic Container in Form of a Trussed Goose

Meretseger Represented as a Snake

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Tall Round Bottomed Decorated Pot

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

A Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Palace Wall Painting

Three Shabtis of Setau

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Head & Bust from a Seated Statue

Facade of a Small Shrine

Spoon with a Cartouche Shaped Bowl Decorated with a Pond

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Grain Storage Jar with Blue-Paint Design

Grain Storage Jar with Blue-Paint Design

Funerary Stela for a Man named Ba

Three Shabtis of Setau

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Spoon with a Handle in the Shape of a Floral Bouquet

A Fragment of Relief from Deir el-Bahri Showing Attendants of Hatshepsut

Shabti of Neferptah

Decorated Wood & Ivory Box with a Sliding Lid

Relief Showing a Kitchen Scene

Funerary Stela for a Man named Ba

Tile Fragment with Mandragora Leaves & Flowers

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Shabti of Neferptah

Fragment of the Magic Wand or Clapper

Three Shabtis of Setau

Cat Bracelet or Armlet

Block Statue of Ay

Relief of Soldiers Honouring Their Lord

Block Statue of Ay

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Relief Showing Offering Bearers

Egyptian Relief with Running Spiral

Block Statue of Ay

Wood & Ivory Chair

Part of a Bowl Inscribed for Amenhotep III and his wife Queen Tiye

Wooden Spoon with a Jackal Handle

Wooden Statuette of a Woman

Mirror with Papyrus Handle and Two Ibex Heads

Magical Pottery Fish

Relief Showing Man Feeding Calves

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Akhenaten as a Winged Sphinx

Scribe Satute of Amunhotep, son of Nebiry

Scribe Statue of Amunhotep, son of Nebiry

Relief Showing Temple Courtyard with Incense Burners and Offering Tables

Wooden Statuette of Amenhotep III

Dish in the Form of a Bound Ibex

Akhenaten as a Winged Sphinx

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Head of a Cow Goddess

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Wooden Spoon with a Jackal Handle

Furniture Inlays in Form of Djed Pillars and Tyt-Amulet

Kohl Pot with Openwork Design Featuring Falcons

Wooden Statuette of Amenhotep III

Head of Hatshepsut or Thutmose III

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Faience Hes Vase with Cover

Furniture Attachment in Shape of a Bound Prisoner

Head of Hatshepsut or Thutmose III

Kneeling Statue of Senenmut

Model Food Offering of a Bound Gazelle

Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Block Statue of Min, Overseer of Weavers

Jewellery Box with Lid

Statue of Hathor with Amenhotep II in a Shrine Dedicated to Hathor by Thutmose III

Four Statues of Sekhmet

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Relief from a Chapel Wall Depicting Amenhotep I Wearing the White Crown

Relief from a Chapel Wall Depicting Amenhotep I Wearing the White Crown

Head of an 18th Dynasty King, possible Ahmose or Amenhotep I

Stela of a Soldier Named Amenemhat

Head of an Egyptian Queen

Kneeling Statue of Senenmut

Face of a Lion Statue

Head of an Egyptian Queen

Block Statue of Min, Overseer of Weavers

Counterweight for a Necklace in the Shape of Mut

Head of an 18th Dynasty King, possible Ahmose or Amenhotep I

Battle Axe with Handle, and a Blade from a Battle Axe

Face of Amenhotep II

Torso of Akhenaten

Head of Tutankhamun

Ivory Ibis-Headed Thoth Figurine

Posthumous Stela Depicting Amenhotep I and Ahmose-Nefertari

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

Bust of a Statue of Sekhmet

Statue of the High Priest of Amun, Menkheperreseneb

Detail of Relief Showing Akhenaten and His Daughter Offering to the Aten

Statue of Amun-Re or Amunhotep III

Relief Showing Akhenaten and His Daughter Offering to the Aten

Statue of the High Priest of Amun, Menkheperreseneb

The Wilbour Plaque

Faience Tile with Lapwing Motif

Painting of a Statue of a King

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