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Ostraca from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Found in the chip dump below Senenmut's tomb chapel, Sheikh Abd el Qurna.

New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut

Acc. No.: 31.4.2, 35.3.309, 35.3.311, 36.3.252

Pieces of Glass Vessels

Pieces of Pots with Inscriptions

Fragments of Floor or Wall Paintings

Cosmetic Objects Datable to Dynasty 18

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Coffin and Grave Goods

Relief of Offering Bearers

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Fragment of Paving or Wall Decoration

Wooden Face from an Anthropoid Coffin

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Chair Belonging to the Scribe Reniseneb

Chair Belonging to the Scribe Reniseneb

Statue of Princess Ankhesenpaaten

Ostracon with a Sketch of a Hippopotamus

Ostraca Depicting Meretseger as a Snake

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

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

Ostracon with a Small Satirical Sketch

Goods from the Burial of a Child

Basket Containing Provisions

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

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

Four Carved Plaques

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

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Whip Handle in the Shape of a Horse

Sarcophagus of Hatshepsut

Ostracon Depicting a Pharaoh Slaying an Lion

Shabtis of Siptah

Two Alabaster Shabti with the Throne Names of Siptah

Carved Walking Sticks

Foundation Deposit of Hatshepsut's Royal Tomb

Fragment of Paving from Amarna

Carved Walking Sticks

Tomb Relief with Musicians

Inlay Fragments of Foreigners

Basket Containing Provisions

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Miniature Situla of Meketaten

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

Head a of New Kingdom Queen

Cosmetic Boxes in the Shape of Ducks

Shabtis of Siptah

Box with Cartouche of Tutankhamun

Fragment of an Alabaster Vessel

Inlay Fragments of Foreigners

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

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

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

Ostraca from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Carved Walking Sticks

Shrine for Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Alabaster Ungent Vessel with Name of Kiya

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Flooring from Amarna

Ivory Unguent Box

Sarcophagus of Hatshepsut

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Funerary Mask of Hatnofer

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Detail from the Coffin of the Singer Hormose

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Relief of a Battle Scene

Coffin of Ahmose Meritamun

Alabaster Goblet Inscribed with the Name of Amenhotep IV

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Blue Painted Ware from Malkata

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

3 Wooden Shabti of Tutankhamun

Bronze hes Vase

Miniature Mask for a Canopic Bundle

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Decoration on the Second Shrine of Tutankhamun

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Alabaster Canopic Jar

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

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Walking Stick Decorated with a Nubian and an Asiatic

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

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

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

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

Sarcophagus of Akhenaten

Flooring from Amarna

Textile Honouring the Goddess Hathor

Alabaster Canopic Jar

Sarcophagus of Senenmut

Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Dwarf

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Shabti of Tebure

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

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

Reliefs from Chapel of Ramesses I at Abydos

Wooden Cosmetics Box

Reconstruction of Wall Decoration from the Temple of Amun in Malkata

Shabti of Tebure

Tomb Relief Showing the Force Feeding of Cattle

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

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

Ostracon from Sheikh Abd el Qurna

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Two Faience Tiles with the Throne Names of Seti II

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Box with Name of Amenhotep III, plus Beads

Outer Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Upper Part of the Statue of an Official

Shabti of Tutankhamun

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

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

Bucrania Ceiling Painting from the Palace of Amenhotep III

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Shabtis of Sennedjem and Iynaferty

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

Perfume Bottle in Shape of a Hes Vessel

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Noferkhawt's Burial Goods

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Stela of Userhat and his wife Nefertari

Small Vase with Flower Decoration

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Outer Shrine of Tutankhamun

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Model Boat from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Flooring from Amarna

Reconstruction of a Foundation Deposit

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Coffin of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Door Jambs of Rau

Inner Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Bust of Queen Meritamun

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Foundation Deposit

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Relief Fragment Depicting Grain

Alabaster Vessel and Statuette

Ceiling Decoration from a Theban Tomb

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

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

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

Canopic Chest of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Shabtis and Shabti Boxes of Sennedjem's Family

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Coffin and Mummy Board of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Coffin from KV55, Possibly That of Akhenaten

Pedestal for a Small Statue

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

Shabtis and Shabti Boxes of Sennedjem's Family

Inscribed Funerary Cones

Coffin of Ahmose-Nefertari with J for Scale

Objects Found in Seankhkare Cemetery

White Limestone Statuette of the Scribe, Huy

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

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

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Funerary Bed with Lion Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Fragment of Leather Painted with Erotic Scene

Shabtis and Shrines from the Tomb of Yuya & Tuya

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Chair with Legs in the Shape of Duck Heads

Rishi Coffin with Scene of Butchering.

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Canopic Jar of Tjuyu

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Hinged Bracelets or Armlets

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Fragmentary Statue of a Vizier

Horemheb Shown as a Scribe

Three Rishi Coffins

Fragment of a Wig from a Composite Statue

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Coffin and Mummy Board of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Hatnofer's Personal Posessions

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Decoration on the Third Shrine of Tutankhamun

Pottery Vessels

Detail of Rishi Coffin

Canopic Jars of Kiya

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Shabti of the Chief Colour Maker of the Treasury, Huy

Floor from a Building at Amarna

Bronze Axe Head

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Bronze Axe Head

Canopic Chest of Tutankhamun

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Funerary Bed with Hippo Heads from the Tomb of Tutankhamun

Mummy Mask of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Coffin of Ahmose Meritamun

Decorative Tile

Canopic Chest of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Objects from the Tomb of Tutmosis IV

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

Ostracon with Fighting Bulls

Sarcophagus of Prince Thutmose's Cat

Glass Vessels from the Ramesside Period

Alabaster Basin with Boat with Antelope-Headed Bow and Stern

Jars with Carved Stoppers

Three Rishi Coffins

Statue of Meryre and Iniuia

Fragment of a Wig from a Composite Statue

Anubis On a Shrine

A Pottery Human-Headed Lid of a Canopic Jar

Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Ostracon with Sketch of a Sparrow

Relief Fragment Depicting the Head of Amenhotep I

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

Bed of Tutankhamun

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

Alabaster Vase in the Form of an Ibex

Jubilee Relief of Ramesses II

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

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

Bed of Tutankhamun

Ostracon of a Cat Herding Geese

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

Lion Shaped Vessel

Fragment of a Vase Decorated with an Ibex & Plants

Foundation Deposits of Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el Bahri

Mummy Mask of the Mistress of the House Iynaferty

Bust of Queen Meritamun

Calcite Cup in the Form of a Lotus Flower

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Game Board and Pieces

Anubis On a Shrine

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

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

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

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

Hippopotamus Head

Statue Fragment from the Great Temple of the Aten at Amarna

Tomb Goods from the Tomb of Ramose & Hatnofer

Ostracon Depicting the God Ptah

Faience Armlets & Necklaces

Glass Vessels and Ostraca from the Ramesside Period

Box of an Anthropoid Coffin

Head from a Life Size Statue of an Egyptian Official

Arm Panel from a Ceremonial Chair

Statue of Meryre and Iniuy

Ornamental Alabaster Vase

Statue of Neferkhawet, Rennefer and Their Family

Funerary Papyrus of the Tax Master and Steward Sethnakhte

The Osiris Shroud of Nesenaset and some Canopic Jars

Kneeling Figure of Amenhotep III

Fragment of the Face of a Queen

Statue of Thutmose III

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

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

Objects from Senenmut's Tomb

Head of Seti II

Head of Ahmose I

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Head of Seti II

Face from a Composite Statue

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

Anubis On a Shrine

Face from a Composite Statue

Relief Fragment Depicting Akhenaten

Statuette of Two Men & a Boy

Game Board & Pieces and Throwing Sticks

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

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

Double Statue of Amun and Mut

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Burial Chamber of Sobekmose

Statue of Amenhotep IV

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Gold Collars and Pectorals

Metal Vessels from a Temple Deposit

Model of Woman Lying on a Bed Using a Headrest

Cosmetic Jar with Lions, Hunting Scenes and Captives

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

Statue of Seti I

Fragment of a Statue of Amenhotep I

Fragmentary Statue of a Lion Subduing a Foreign Captive

Coffin of the Mistress of the House, Teti

Inner Coffin of the Servitor in the Place of Truth Khonsu

Fragmentary Statue of a Lion Subduing a Foreign Captive

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

Bowl Buried with Rennefer wife of Noferkhawt

Wooden Cosmetics Box from Tomb of Sennedjem

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Amulets and Necklace with Frog-Shaped Beads

Colossal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Isis and Wepwawet

Floral Tile Freize

Statue of Thutmose III Offering

Shabtis and Funerary Figurines

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Ostracon Depicting a Layout for a Relief

Collosal Statue of Amenhotep III and Tiye

Kaemwaset Kneeling with an Emblem of Hatshepsut

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Alabaster Jar with Floral Collar in Relief

Female Monkey Holding Its Baby and Hippopotamus

Standing Figure of Amenhotep III

Two Halves of a Knife Handle

Statue of Thutmose III

Handle of Model Axe Inscribed for Amenhotep III

Kneeling Statues of Hatshepsut

Statue of Thutmose III from Afar

Statue of Yuny and his wife Renenutet

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Faience Walking Lion

Statue of Amenhotep III

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Ivory Kohl Container

Statue of Amenhotep III

Fragment of a Votive Statue

Sphinx of Thutmose III

Two Halves of a Knife Handle

Statue of Sa-Iset the Younger

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Statue of Sa-Iset the Younger

Alabaster Jar with Floral Collar in Relief

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Canopic Jars and Covers of Tjuli

Facade of a Small Shrine

Ceremonial Saw in the Shape of a Ma'at Feather

Ivory Kohl Container

Canopic Jars and Covers of Tjuli

Head & Shoulders of an Osiride Statue

Head and Shoulders from an Osiride Statue

Anthropoid Coffin of the Servant of the Great Place Teti

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

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

Facade of a Small Shrine

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Painted Slender Jar

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Glazed Tile with Palms

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Ceremonial Sickle of the Field Worker of Amun, Amunemhat

Mask of a Man's Face

Shabti of Sedjem Ash Maya

Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Two Princesses Worshipping the Aten

Stela of Pay offering to Re-Horakhty

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut as Maned Sphinx

Ceremonial Sickle of the Field Worker of Amun, Amunemhat

Canopic Jars and Covers of Tjuli

Cosmetic Container in Form of a Trussed Goose

Heads of Osiride Statues of Hatshepsut from Deir el Bahri

Relief Depicting a Nobleman

Decorated Wood & Ivory Box with a Sliding Lid

Meretseger Represented as a Snake

Tall Round Bottomed Decorated Pot

Canopic Jars and Covers of Tjuli

A Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Relief Depicting a Nobleman

Three Shabtis of Setau

Palace Wall Painting

Facade of a Small Shrine

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Head & Bust from a Seated Statue

Base for a Votive Model of a Temple Gateway

Grain Storage Jar with Blue-Paint Design

Spoon with a Cartouche Shaped Bowl Decorated with a Pond

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Grain Storage Jar with Blue-Paint Design

Three Shabtis of Setau

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Spoon with a Handle in the Shape of a Floral Bouquet

Funerary Stela for a Man named Ba

Shabti of Neferptah

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

Decorated Wood & Ivory Box with a Sliding Lid

Relief Showing a Kitchen Scene

Tile Fragment with Mandragora Leaves & Flowers

Funerary Stela for a Man named Ba

Shabti of Neferptah

Shabti of the Lady Sati

Fragment of the Magic Wand or Clapper

Three Shabtis of Setau

Relief of Soldiers Honouring Their Lord

Block Statue of Ay

Block Statue of Ay

Cat Bracelet or Armlet

The Royal Scribe Senenu Grinding Grain

Egyptian Relief with Running Spiral

Relief Showing Offering Bearers

Block Statue of Ay

Right Eye from an Anthropoid Coffin

Seated Figure of a Scribe Under the Protection of Thoth

Wood & Ivory Chair

Wooden Shabti Belonging to Ramesses II

Wooden Spoon with a Jackal Handle

Magical Pottery Fish

Mirror with Papyrus Handle and Two Ibex Heads

Wooden Statuette of a Woman

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

Relief Showing Man Feeding Calves

Wooden Shabti Belonging to Ramesses II

Wooden Shabti Belonging to Ramesses II

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Akhenaten as a Winged Sphinx

Akhenaten as a Winged Sphinx

Scribe Satute 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

Scribe Statue of Amunhotep, son of Nebiry

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Head of a Cow Goddess

Head of a Colossal Statue of the God Amun

Furniture Inlays in Form of Djed Pillars and Tyt-Amulet

Wooden Spoon with a Jackal Handle

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Ostracon Showing a Cat and a Mouse

Wooden Statuette of Amenhotep III

Kohl Pot with Openwork Design Featuring Falcons

Head of Hatshepsut or Thutmose III

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Furniture Attachment in Shape of a Bound Prisoner

Faience Hes Vase with Cover

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

Head of Hatshepsut or Thutmose III

Model Food Offering of a Bound Gazelle

Kneeling Statue of Senenmut

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

Four Statues of Sekhmet

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

Outer Coffin of Kamwese

Four Statues of Sekhmet

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

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

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

Head of an Egyptian Queen

Stela of a Soldier Named Amenemhat

Kneeling Statue of Senenmut

Face of a Lion Statue

Block Statue of Min, Overseer of Weavers

Head of an Egyptian Queen

Counterweight for a Necklace in the Shape of Mut

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

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

Face of Amenhotep II

Torso of Akhenaten

Head of Tutankhamun

Ivory Ibis-Headed Thoth Figurine

Head of Tutankhamun

Head of Tutankhamun

Posthumous Stela Depicting Amenhotep I and Ahmose-Nefertari

Bust of a Statue of Sekhmet

Relief Showing Two Statues of Ramesses II

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

Stela Depicting Ahmose-Nefertari Behind the Seated God Amun with Her Son Amenhotep I Behind Her

Faience Tile with Lapwing Motif

Painting of a Statue of a King

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